Oak bark

Oak bark has anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, bactericidal, astringent properties. It is used as an astringent for hemorrhoidal bleeding, as lotions and douching. It is used for dysentery and gastrointestinal diseases. Baths made from oak bark are used to combat excessive sweating of the legs and hands. As lotions, decoctions and infusions of oak bark are used for skin inflammation, burns and wounds, as a mouthwash for stomatitis, bad breath, to strengthen the gums, with gum inflammation. Oak bark is used for colpitis, vaginitis, cervical erosion, dandruff and to strengthen the hair.