Oak bark is one of the most valuable remedies used in folk medicine. It has been used in the treatment of various diseases since ancient times. Raw materials from young trees are most valued, they contain a greater amount of tannins. Oak bark is used for diarrhea, bleeding gums, as a wound healing and anti-inflammatory agent.
Composition and properties
Oak is a mighty and strong tree that symbolizes longevity and he alth. 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 excellent anti-inflammatory and astringent effects. Interacting with proteins, tannins form a kind of protective film that protects the surface of tissues and mucous membranes from irritation.
Using oak bark
Oak bark is widely used for diarrhea, gastritis, gastric bleeding, in these cases, infusions are used inside. Rinse with decoctions of this healing agent helps to get rid ofgingivitis, stomatitis. The bark is also used for inflammatory diseases of the throat and larynx. For wounds of a different nature, lotions with tinctures are made that relieve inflammation and prevent the growth of bacteria, thereby positively affecting the acceleration of the healing process. Oak bark is one of the frequently used remedies 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 have a great effect on the structure of the hair, preventing hair loss.
Oak bark recipes
In diseases of the stomach, from diarrhea, an infusion is prepared in which one teaspoon of oak bark is poured into two glasses of cold boiled water, allowed to brew for up to eight hours. Then strain and consume in small sips throughout the day. This tincture of oak bark has excellent astringent properties. Also, organic acids and flavonoids of this plant have healing properties for diarrhea.
Oak bark is used for diarrhea and in the form of alcohol tinctures. For this, a teaspoon of bark powder is poured with vodka or alcohol (within 300-400 grams). Such a remedy should be infused for a whole week and then it will be ready for use. Reception schedule: twice a day in an amount of 20 drops. For small children, oak bark is used for diarrhea in the form of enemas. Take in equal proportions one tablespoon of this raw material and pharmacychamomile, pour boiled water in an amount of 0.5 liters. It is best to infuse the decoction in a thermos for thirty minutes. Successful results are obtained by the use of decoctions of this natural elixir and with sweating of the feet. In this case, 20-30 grams of crushed bark is poured into a liter of water and kept in a water bath for up to 15 minutes, filtered and used as foot baths. Oak bark is a unique remedy that will help solve various he alth problems.
