An invaluable material in the recipes of folk medicine is the bark of oak, obtained from the trunks and branches of young trees during the bud blossoming. Today, the medicinal properties of the oak bark are recognized as official medicine, and it is used to treat a variety of ailments.
The composition of the bark of oak
The chemical composition of the oak bark includes the following substances:
- condensed and hydrolysed tannins;
- flavonoids (quercetin, etc.);
- flobafen;
- gallic and ellagic acids;
- pentosans;
- pectins;
- starch;
- protein substances;
- Sahara;
- mucus;
- macro- and microelements (potassium, magnesium, copper, calcium, zinc, chromium, iron, etc.);
- vitamins (C, PP, B1, B2, B6), and others.
Useful properties of the bark of oak
Oak bark has many healing properties, such as:
- anti-inflammatory;
- astringent;
- enveloping;
- antimicrobial;
- antacid;
- wound healing;
- hemostatic;
- immunostimulating;
- antipruritic, etc.
In addition, the oak bark has an emetic effect, helps to reduce sweating. When applying preparations on the basis of this raw material to wounds or mucous membranes, interaction with proteins occurs, and a unique protective film is formed.
Treatment of yeast with bark of oak
Oak bark is an effective remedy against thrush , a disease that many women face. It is recommended for use in those cases when treatment with medications is contraindicated, or as an additional means for basic therapy.
Due to the action of the oak bark, the mucous membrane will be covered with a film that does not allow the infection to penetrate inside. Also, the use of oak bark contributes to the removal of inflammation, tissue regeneration, restoration of normal vaginal microflora.
For treatment, use a decoction, which is prepared according to this recipe:
- Pour two tablespoons of the crushed oak bark with a glass of boiling water.
- Put in a water bath and boil for 20 minutes.
- Strain and bring the volume of boiled water to 1 liter.
The resulting broth is used for washing and douching (3-4 times a day).
Treatment of hemorrhoids with oak bark
Preparations based on the bark of oak have the following curative effect with hemorrhoids:
- improvement of healing of damage to hemorrhoids;
- reduction of inflammation and edema;
- pain relief;
- stop bleeding ;
- strengthening of blood vessels;
- prevention of bacterial infections in the rectum.
For the treatment, prepare the infusion according to this recipe:
- A teaspoon of chopped oak bark add 400 ml of boiled water at room temperature.
- Insist 6-8 hours.
- Strain and take 100 ml after meals 3 times a day (warming before intake).
It is worth noting that with constipation, this infusion can not be used. In this case, you can use the recipe for external use:
- Pour two tablespoons of raw material into 250 ml of water.
- Put in a water bath and boil for 30 minutes.
- Let it brew for 2 hours, drain.
- Use for lotions, microclysters, sedentary baths.
Treatment of gums with oak bark
Oak bark is used for inflammatory diseases of the gums and with their bleeding. To do this, rinse the mouth with a decoction prepared according to this recipe:
- Combine the crushed raw material with water in a proportion of 1:10.
- Boil for half an hour on a water bath.
- Strain and bring the volume of decoction to the amount of initially added water.
Contraindications to the use of oak bark
In addition to medicinal properties, the oak bark also has contraindications, which include:
- individual intolerance;
- propensity to constipation.
With caution, the drug is used in pregnancy and lactation. The course of treatment with oak bark should not exceed two weeks.