A ligation band made up of a linear length of elastomeric material having first and second ends with connection portions adapted to connect with a tensioning mechanism portion of a ligating band application device. When in place upon a ligating band application device, the two ends are connected to the tensioning portion of the ligating band application device and the loop formed by the interconnection of these two ends upon the application device is tensioned by the tensioning member. The loop, once tensioned, can be held in a desired tensioned state around the body part that is to be removed by placing a grommet, clip or other form of holding device around the tensioned loop.