Oak bark is one of the most valuable curativemeans, which is used in folk medicine. Used it for the treatment of various diseases in ancient times. Most of all raw materials from young trees are prized, it contains more tannins. The bark of an oak is used at diarrheas, at a bleeding of gums, as wound-healing and anti-inflammatory agent.
Oak is a powerful and strong tree thatsymbolizes 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, proteinaceous substances. Decoctions and tinctures from the bark of oaks 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.
Oak bark is widely used for diarrhea,gastritis, gastric bleeding, in these cases, apply infusion inside. Rinsing with the broths of this medicinal product helps to get rid of gingivitis, stomatitis. Also, the bark is used for inflammatory diseases of the throat and larynx. With wounds of various types make lotions with tinctures that relieve inflammation and prevent the reproduction of bacteria, thereby positively affect the acceleration of the healing process. Oak bark is one of the most frequently 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 act on the structure of the hair, preventing their loss.
With diseases of the stomach, diarrhea is preparedinfusion, in which one teaspoon of oak bark is poured into two glasses of cold boiled water, allowed to stand for up to eight hours. Then filter and use in small sips throughout the day. Such tincture of the bark of oak has excellent astringent properties. Also, the healing properties of diarrhea are caused by organic acids and flavonoids of this plant.