Oak bark is one of the most valuable therapeutic agents that is used in traditional medicine. Used it in the treatment of various diseases in ancient times. The raw materials from young trees are most valued; it contains a greater amount of tannins. Oak bark is used for diarrhea, gum bleeding, as a wound healing and anti-inflammatory agent.
Composition and properties
Oak is a powerful and strong tree, which symbolizes longevity and health. Its bark has a unique composition, it contains a huge amount of tannins, flavonoids, pectins, pentosans, acids such as ellagic and gallic, as well as starch, sugar, protein substances. Decoctions and tinctures from oak bark have an excellent anti-inflammatory and astringent effect. Interacting with proteins, tannins form a kind of protective film that protects the surface of tissues and mucous membranes from irritation.
Application of oak bark
Oak bark is widely used for diarrhea, gastritis, and stomach bleeding; in these cases, infusions are used inside. Rinsing with decoctions of this healing product helps to get rid of gingivitis, stomatitis. Also, bark is used for inflammatory diseases of the throat and larynx. For wounds of a different nature, lotions are made with tinctures that relieve inflammation and prevent the growth of bacteria, thereby positively affect the acceleration of the healing process. Oak bark is one of the most commonly used drugs in the treatment of gynecological diseases. It helps to get rid of cervical erosion, inflammation, Trichomonas colpitis and vulvovaginitis. In addition, its substances are used in cosmetology, they perfectly affect the structure of the hair, preventing their loss.
Oak Bark Recipes
For diseases of the stomach, an infusion is prepared from diarrhea, in which one teaspoon of oak bark is poured with two glasses of cold boiled water, allowed to infuse for up to eight hours. Then it is filtered and consumed in small sips throughout the day. This tincture of oak bark has excellent astringent properties. Organic properties and flavonoids of this plant also have healing properties in case of diarrhea.
Oak bark is used for diarrhea and in the form of alcohol tinctures. To do this, pour a teaspoon of bark powder with vodka or alcohol (within 300-400 grams). Such a remedy should be infused for a whole week and then will be ready for use. Schedule: twice a day in an amount of 20 drops. For young children, oak bark is used for diarrhea in the form of enemas. Take in equal proportions one tablespoon of this raw material and pharmacy chamomile, pour boiled water in an amount of 0.5 liters. It is best to insist a decoction in a thermos for thirty minutes. Successful results are obtained by the use of decoctions of this natural elixir even with foot sweating. In this case, pour a gram of 20-30 crushed bark with a liter of water and incubated in a water bath for up to 15 minutes, filter and use in the form of foot baths. Oak bark is a unique remedy that will help solve various health problems.