Oak bark - application

For many people from ancient times, the oak is considered a sacred plant, it is associated with strength, longevity, eternity. And this is no accident, because the average life span of this tree is 400 years. It is also interesting that, before the cultivation of cereals, people used acorns as a food raw material (acorns several times the potato in terms of the content of digestible proteins).

Today, the oak bark is widely used for medical purposes, which is explained by the unique composition and numerous medicinal properties of this raw material. Let's consider in more detail, as well as at what pathologies the oak cortex is used.

Indications for the use of oak bark

Oak preparations of oak bark are recommended for:

• inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and throat (gingivitis, stomatitis, amphodontosis, tonsillitis, etc.);
• skin diseases (bedsores, ulcers, eczema, etc.);
• purulent, infected and long-healing wounds;
• burns;
• hyperhidrosis;
• thrush;
• hemorrhoids;
• loss of hair;
• oily seborrhea, etc.

Inside funds based on oak bark are used when:

• treatment of gastritis, enteritis, colitis, dysentery, cholera;
• diseases of the stomach as part of complex therapy;
• bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract;
• diseases of the genitourinary system as part of complex therapy;
• diarrhea of ​​different etiology;
• poisoning with alkaloids and salts of heavy metals (as an antidote).

Methods of using oak bark in medicine

Let's consider some ways of application of a bark of an oak for the medical purposes.

Application of oak bark in gynecology

Most often, the oak bark is used in gynecology to stop uterine bleeding . For this purpose, an infusion is prepared for this recipe:

1. Pour half a teaspoon of chopped oak bark with two glasses of hot water.
2. Insist for 8 hours, strain.
3. Dilute a glass of red wine.
4. The received product should be drunk during the day, dividing into 3-4 servings (every 3-4 hours).

Also, preparations of oak cortex, which have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and regenerating properties, help with whites, colpitis, vulvovaginitis, erosion of the cervix, thrush. In such cases, not the infusion but the decoction of the oak bark is used, which is used externally for douching and scouring the broth and is prepared in this way:

1. Pour two tablespoons of the crushed raw material with a glass of boiling water.
2. Put in a water bath for 20 minutes.
3. Strain and bring the volume of boiled water to 1 liter.

Application of oak bark for diarrhea

Astringent and anti-inflammatory properties of the bark of oak can be used for diarrhea. To do this, use this recipe:

1. A tablespoon of chopped oak bark pour a glass of boiling water.
2. Insist under the lid for an hour, strain.
3. Drink the entire amount of infusion during the day in several receptions, taking equal portions.

When infectious diarrhea is effective use of alcohol tincture of the bark of oak, which can be prepared as follows:

1. Pour a teaspoon of chopped oak bark with 400 ml of vodka.
2. Insist in a dark place for a week.
3. Take inside twice a day for 20 drops (morning and evening).

Application of the oak bark for hyperhidrosis of the feet

When excessive sweating of the feet you need to use the baths based on the decoction of the bark of oak, which is prepared as follows:

1. Pour 20 g of crushed oak bark with a liter of water.
2. Boil on low heat for 15 minutes.
3. Strain, dilute with water.
4. Dip the feet into the solution and hold for 15-20 minutes. For treatment it is necessary to carry out the procedure every day for 10 days.