Astringent or astringent ( one word ) means a substance used to contract bodily tissues or openings --
An astringent will help to stop the bleeding; you don't need stitches.
This herb is often used to make an astringent lotion.
Astringent may be used figuratively, to describe something sour or acidic --
His colleagues were rarely amused by his astringent comments.
A stringent or a stringent ( two words ) describes something ( a ) strict, severe, or rigorous ( stringent ) --
This company has a stringent code of conduct for employees.
We have a stringent sick leave policy; you should talk to the manager.
Now that you know that, you can say --
"The clinic has a stringent rule against recommending products, but any astringent should help."
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