Oak Common – Quercus robur

Tree, reaching 40-50 m in height, families bukovыh (Fagaceae). Oak is widespread in the forest zone of the European part of Russia. With the purpose of treatment using the bark of young shoots.

Oak Common – chemical composition

In the bark tannins found, flavonoidы (quercetin et al.), gallic acid and ellagic, floʙafen, pentosans, pectins, sugar, slime, starch and proteinaceous substances.

Oak Common – Pharmacological properties

Herbal medicines oak bark astringent, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Tannins plants (tannin) the main cause tanning effect. When applying the galenic oak tannin or on wounds or mucous membranes observed interaction with proteins, thereby forming a protective film, protecting tissues from local irritation. This slows down the process of inflammation and relieve pain. Tannins denatured proteins protoplasmic pathogens, which leads to the delay of progression or death.

Oak Common – medical applications

Oak bark is used as an astringent and anti-inflammatory agent for rinsing the mouth and throat, with stomatitis, faringite, gingivitis and t. d. It is also recommended for excessive sweating stop, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, during heavy menstruation, mushroom poisoning, salts of copper and lead, liver and spleen.

A decoction of oak bark is used for the same indications, that tannin. Bark decoction is effective in chronic enterocolitis, inflammation of the urinary tract and bladder. There is evidence of external use a decoction of oak bark in patients, chronic purulent sores, non-healing wounds, some of pustular skin diseases. A decoction of the bark is used for medicinal plant baths and wet tampon in dermatological practice and obesity.

Oak bark comes in different charges of medicinal plants for gargling and more complex integrated medicines. When used in therapeutic doses, oak bark does not cause complications.

Oak Common – Dosage Forms, Dosing and Administration

A decoction of oak bark: 20 g (2 tablespoons) raw material is placed in an enamel bowl, Pour 200 ml (1 glass) hot boiled water, capped and heated in boiling water (in a water bath) 30 m, cooled 10 min at room temperature, filter, the remaining raw materials squeeze, volume of the resulting broth is poured boiled water to 200 ml. The prepared broth is stored in a cool place no more 2 d.

Apply for rinsing - 8 once a day as an astringent and anti-inflammatory agent for inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa, throat, throat, larynx, gingivitakh, stomatitis.

Store in a cool, dry place.