Abstract: The invention relates to a retraction paste comprising a composition of i) 10 to 25% by weight at least one astringent compound, ii) 50 to 75% by weight fillers, iii) 10 to 35% by weight protic liquid, and iv) 0 to 10% by weight pigments, dye and/or rheology additive, ii) the fillers comprising kaolinite and mica in the ratio of 4:1 to 1.5:1 and, the total composition of components i) to iv) in the retraction paste amounting to 100% by weight, a method for producing the retraction paste, a kit comprising a container with the retraction paste for single or repeated use, as well as a retraction paste as an agent for haemostasis.