Oak bark
Instructions for use:
- 1. Pharmacological action and properties
- 2. Release form
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application
- 6. Storage conditions
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Oak bark is a herbal remedy with anti-inflammatory, tanning and astringent effects. It is widely used in dentistry and ENT practice.
Pharmacological action and properties
Oak bark is a herbal remedy with a complex of active biological substances.
It has astringent, immunostimulating, enveloping, antacid, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Due to tannins (at least 8% in the preparation) protects tissues from pathogenic organisms and local irritation. In addition, the bark contains pectins, flobafen, ellagic and gallic acids.
Release form
Oak bark is produced in the form of whole and crushed raw materials or in the form of a powder.
- Whole raw material consists of pieces of bark or narrow, up to 6 mm strips of various lengths. The outer surface can be either shiny or matte, with wrinkles and cracks, light gray or light brown. Inner - with thin ribs, yellow-brown;
- Crushed raw materials Oak bark is passed through a sieve up to 7 mm during processing;
- Powdered Oak bark is small, 0.5 mm thick, yellow-brown in color.
Oak bark does not change its properties, it has a weak smell and a strong astringent taste.
30g, 35g, 40g, 50g, 60g, 75g, 100g in cardboard boxes.
Indications for use
Oak bark is used for:
- Bleeding gums;
- Inflammatory diseases of the mucous membrane of the oral cavity, pharynx, pharynx, larynx;
- Gingivitis;
- Frostbite;
- Bedsores;
- Stomatitis;
- Hemorrhoids
- Hyperhidrosis of the feet;
- Infected wounds;
- Burns;
- Corns.
Contraindications
Oak bark has practically no contraindications, with the exception of hypersensitivity to bark substances.
Mode of application
Oak bark is used externally, in the form of decoctions for rinsing, lotions, washing wounds, sit and foot baths alone or in combination with other drugs.
A decoction of oak bark is prepared at the rate of 20 g of bark per 200 ml of water in a water bath for 30 minutes. Strain hot through double gauze, wring out the residue and bring the broth to a volume of 200 ml with boiled water. The prepared solution can be stored in the refrigerator for two days.
The broth is used for rinsing 6-8 times a day, after shaking it.
In the treatment of burns, a 20% decoction is used.
Oak bark is often used for sweating in the form of baths. 200 g of bark is boiled in 1 liter of water for half an hour, then diluted at the rate of 1 tablespoon of broth per 1 liter of water at a temperature of 37-38 ° C. According to reviews, it is effective to use Oak bark against sweating of both hands and feet. After the procedure, they are not rinsed or wiped off, allowing them to dry.
For cosmetic purposes, oak bark is often used for hair. A decoction of the bark is used to dye and strengthen hair. It can be prepared in the same way. Sometimes onion peels and other herbs are added to it. The prepared broth is applied to the hair and kept warm for an hour. Usually oak bark is used for hair in cases of allergy to special synthetic products.
Due to its properties Oak bark is often used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and poisoning.
Storage conditions
Oak bark is available without a prescription. The shelf life is 5 years.
Oak bark: prices in online pharmacies
Drug name Price Pharmacy |
Oak bark raw vegetable shredded 50 g 1 pc. RUB 25 Buy |
Oak bark raw vegetable powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 26 Buy |
Oak bark raw vegetable powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 31 Buy |
Oak bark raw vegetable shredded 50 g 1 pc. RUB 37 Buy |
Oak bark raw vegetable shredded 75 g 1 pc. RUB 40 Buy |
Raw oak bark is shredded. pack 50 g 41 rbl. Buy |
Oak bark raw vegetable shredded 50 g 1 pc. 41 rbl. Buy |
Oak bark 75 g RUB 55 Buy |
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Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!