For many, oak is a symbol of power, reliability and longevity. And it is not surprising: the height of this deciduous plant reaches 30 meters or even more. And in width, old trees reach a diameter of 4 meters. An oak grows a century and a half in height, later the tree begins to grow only in thickness until it dies. In addition to this general knowledge, many do not even suspect how the oak has powerful energy and numerous medicinal properties. Since the days of pagan Russia, people worshiped him. V folk medicine not only oak bark, which will be discussed today, is widely used, but also its leaves and fruits - acorns - have useful properties.
More should be noted rich chemical composition... The bark is 10-20% rich in tannins, which provide astringent action and block the growth of pathogenic microflora. Organic acids (galic and ellagic), as well as the flavonoid quracetin, have antioxidant properties.
Proteins and pectins have the properties of enterosorbents, normalize the digestive tract. Pentosans bind water in the intestine.
So here are sugars, fats, mucus, pectins. The vitamin range is represented by vitamins of group B, C, PP, microelements - K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Fe, Cr, Cu, Se.
This chemical composition ultimately affects the body
- anti-inflammatory,
- bactericidal,
- astringent,
- antioxidant,
- antiseptic,
- enveloping,
- hemostatic,
- Wound healing, i.e. reparative - improves blood flow in tissues, stimulates metabolic processes, activates granulation and epithelization of wounds.
As when taking any other medicinal raw materials, so here, too, contraindications should be taken into account when using oak bark. Before starting treatment, consult your doctor. Strictly observe the recommended dosages and frequency of administration, since overdose or prolonged use can adversely affect general well-being... Overdose can lead to vomiting.
The course of treatment should not exceed 2 weeks.
Do not forget that some people have individual intolerance and possible allergic reaction, this should also be taken into account when you first decided to use these drugs.
It is noted that long-term use of preparations from oak bark, even in the form of rinsing, can lead to a deterioration in taste and smell.
Collection and procurement of raw materials
For effective treatment it is necessary to prepare raw materials on time and correctly. Harvesting begins in early spring, when there is active sap flow (April - May). The blank is made from young branches, which do not exceed 10 cm in diameter. To remove the bark, 2 annular cuts are made at a distance of 20-30 cm, connecting them with a longitudinal cut.
Drying is carried out under a ventilated canopy, the underdried bark can be dried in electric dryers. The dried raw material loses up to 50% in weight. The prepared raw materials are stored in a dry place for up to 5 years.
Application
Rich chemical composition and wide range useful properties allows you to use oak bark inside and for external use with the following pathology:
- As an astringent is used internally for various intestinal infections accompanied by stool disorder;
- Baths and enemas will help with hemorrhoids;
- Sore throats, stomatitis, gingivitis, bad breath and bleeding gums, which are, will be cured with rinsing with infusion;
- V complex treatment various poisonings (salt heavy metals, alkaloids and mushrooms, etc.) decoctions will be useful;
- Lotions from decoctions are effective in the treatment of burns, frostbite, bedsores, weeping eczema;
- From unpleasant odor from feet and excessive sweating broth baths will help;
- Gynecologists recommend doing douching with a decoction or infusion of oak bark for cervical erosion, colpitis and vaginitis;
- If you rinse your hair with a decoction after each wash, then after a few procedures the hair will become silty and shiny, there will be no dandruff, and the mask in combination with burdock oil will strengthen hair follicles, which will also make your hair beautiful and healthy.
How to prepare an infusion for the treatment of diarrhea and hemorrhoids
Infusion will help to keep diarrhea in case of various intestinal infections. To do this, add a teaspoon of chopped to 0.5 liters of cold boiled water oak bark, leave overnight, and in the morning strain and take orally 50 ml up to 4 times a day.
The infusion prepared in this way can be used for baths and enemas for hemorrhoids, helps to reduce inflammation and soreness of hemorrhoids.
Oak bark tea
For gastritis, colitis, diseases of the stomach, liver, spleen, diarrhea, rickets, bleeding, it is recommended to drink an infusion (tea) from oak bark. It's easy to prepare, just pour a tablespoon of chopped bark into it hot water and let it brew for 20 minutes. Strain and drink a glass 2-3 times a day.
This tea binds toxins, therefore it will be useful for various poisonings.
How to prepare a decoction for internal use
Such decoctions can be used for poisoning, internal bleeding, gastrointestinal diseases, but only after being prescribed by a doctor. Take 2-3 tbsp. l. daily until symptoms disappear.
To prepare the broth, 1 tbsp. l. chopped bark is poured into a glass hot water and simmer for 15-20 minutes over low heat, then filter and cool.
Decoction for external use
For external use, the broth will be slightly concentrated, since 2 tbsp. l. raw materials are poured with a glass of boiling water. Insist for an hour, then filter.
This broth can be used to rinse the mouth.
Broth for lotions
For lotions, a decoction is made from the ratio of 4 parts of raw materials and 1 part of boiling water. The broth is boiled over low heat for another 1 hour, after which it is cooled and filtered.
The resulting broth is moistened with cotton cloth or bandage and applied to the affected skin for eczema, burns, frostbite, varicose veins or bedsores. It is advisable to change such dressings twice a day.
Collection for the treatment of wounds, burns, frostbite, bedsores, eczema
Take 30 g of chopped oak bark, cinquefoil rhizomes, willow, mix. 2 tbsp. l. pour 500 ml of boiling water into the mixture, let it brew for 20 minutes, strain. Moisten a cloth or bandage with broth and apply to problem place for 1 hour in the morning and in the evening.
Infusion for sweating feet
Unpleasant foot odor due to excessive sweating can be eliminated by dipping your feet into an infusion of oak bark. Pour 2 liters of boiling water into the basin and add 2 tablespoons of chopped raw materials there, let it brew and cool with the infusion, and then immerse the feet for 20 minutes. Before taking a bath, you need to wash your feet. For effective treatment, it is necessary to carry out at least 10 baths.
Application of oak bark for hair
Beautiful and strong hair every woman's dream. This can be achieved by regularly rinsing your hair with an infusion of oak bark. In addition, you will not only strengthen your hair, but at the same time get rid of dandruff, shine will appear.
Hair coloring
By adding various additives to decoctions, you can achieve a beautiful shade of hair. So the combination of a decoction of oak bark and freshly brewed natural coffee will give the hair a beautiful dark shade, and the combination of a decoction of chamomile and oak bark, on the contrary, will brighten the hair. To achieve the desired result, you must regularly use these decoctions after each hair wash.
Oil for hair loss and hair growth
Prepare the oil and massage it into the hair roots for healthy and lush hair. To prepare the oil, take 1 part of chopped oak bark, dandelion leaves, peppermint, plantain and pour 50 ml with warm burdock oil, let it brew for 30 minutes, until the oil cools, strain. Apply the resulting oil to the entire length of the hair and rub into the roots, leave for 1-1.5 hours, wrapping the hair with cling film and a towel.
After the procedure, rinse the hair with plenty of warm water(preferably without shampoo) and rinse with a strong decoction of the bark.
The result will be visible after 10 days of daily use of the mask.
Do you know that...
In France, in the hollow of one oak tree there is a room 3.5 m wide, and in the thickest wall of the room even a bench is cut out and there is a window? According to scientists, this oak is more than 2000 years old.
Before he founded the Tikhonov Monastery, the Orthodox monk Tikhon lived in the hollow of an old oak tree?
Is the flute in Mozart's opera Die Zauberflöte carved from the wood of a thousand-year-old oak? According to the script, the magic flute then turns into gold.
In the revolutionary era in France, in memory of the Gallic tradition, the oak was declared a public monument protected by law, where the peasants burned the landlords securities, signed important papers and took civil oaths?
In Bulgaria, once a lightning struck an oak tree, and in the ashes of a burnt tree, residents found a metal vessel with gold Turkish coins hidden in it?
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All over the world, oak bark is considered an excellent remedy against many common diseases. For this reason, it is included in many registries. medical supplies leading states of the world. Medicines based on this natural raw material are advised by doctors to be taken both internally and externally. Decoctions, ointments, and tinctures are used as:
- lotions;
- syringe mixtures;
- compressors;
- mouthwash.
The results of such therapy will become apparent in just a week or 10 days. Adults and children will be able to appreciate medicinal properties oak bark, but it is important not to forget about the contraindications that each medicine has. 
But the first step is to find out what this gift of nature consists of.
Doctors should be consulted before starting any therapy. After all, the substances contained in the upper shell of the tree contribute to the accumulation of metals, salts, alkaloids and proteins in the body.
Chemical composition
You can understand how useful a particular natural element is if you study its composition. However, it is not enough just to read difficult terms. It is important to understand how separate Chemical substance affects the body / cell. Here are the ingredients in oak bark:
Perhaps only some of the components of this tree are described here. It is also worth mentioning fatty oils, starch, mono-proteins and various tannins. All of these compound oak barks will have positive effects if followed detailed instructions on the use of each tincture / decoction.
They are prohibited for constipation and individual sensitivity of the body to individual components of wood. The maximum period for using potions is two weeks.
Blanks
Of course, it is easier to buy a ready-made drug or crushed raw materials in a pharmacy. However, it is best and most reliable to make the blanks yourself. This requires:
Periodically, the contents of the jar need to be sorted out and discarded pieces that have become moldy or rotten. From time to time, you should open the container for ventilation. 
Now you can proceed to the preparation of medicinal potions.
Not all types of trees are suitable for harvesting. You can get raw materials only from Asia Minor, ordinary or rock oak.
For hair
All women want to have lush and beautiful curls. However, dandruff, as well as hair loss, make this desire an illusion. But desperate situations no, on help will come oak bark, which is very beneficial for hair. There is one well-known and proven recipe:
After 3-4 procedures, the girl will notice the result. Some recommend doing such masks every day (in total, there should be 10 such sessions). It is very important to listen to your feelings. If after such a session there is an itching or burning sensation, it means that an allergic reaction has started. 
Complete water treatments you can rinse your hair with a decoction from the bark. You can prepare it in this way:
This natural rinse removes grease, leaves hair silky smooth and rebuilds full-length hair. However, too concentrated infusions lead to dandruff.
All procedures are carried out in water baths. Then all the medicinal properties of the plant will be preserved.
Gum and Throat Health
More diseases are concentrated in the oral cavity than in all other organs. It is here that bacterial colonies accumulate, multiply and thrive. Periodontal disease, tonsillitis, ulcers, stomatitis, and other infectious diseases lead to loss healthy teeth and education cancerous tumors. 
To keep the gums in good condition it will be appropriate to rinse your mouth with oak bark. To prepare such a tonic, you will need:
Store the prepared rinse aid in the refrigerator for no more than 48 hours. The rinsing procedure is carried out every 1.5 hours, depending on the severity of the disease.
K 2 tbsp. l. oak can also be added willow bark(in the same amount). In this case, the powder mixture should be filled only with camphor wine, alcohol or vinegar (180 g).
Getting rid of diarrhea
Nothing makes a person visit as often as an upset bowel movement. Sadly, sometimes an ordinary coal doesn't help. Moreover, with modern food products, this problem has become more common and has entered the system for some. The following infusion will help to survive this trouble:
- one tbsp. l. grind raw materials into powder;
- pour boiling water over (200-250 ml);
- insist 60 minutes;
- strain through a dense cloth;
- a glass of medicine should be drunk for the whole day. For the reception you need to consume only 2 tsp.
Oak bark for diarrhea can be taken in the form of alcoholic tinctures. They take either vodka or alcohol (400 ml) as a basis. For such a volume, only a teaspoon of powder is needed. The infusion period is 7 or 10 days. If desired, you can strain the mixture. The dosage for an adult is 40 drops per day. Half of the drug is consumed in the morning, and the other before bedtime. You need to drink it with a glass of water.
The first signs of an overdose are nausea, body temperature below 36 ° C, the scent disappears, and vomiting also begins. Pregnant women should wait with this product or consult a doctor first.
No hemorrhoids!
There are many conflicting opinions here. On the one hand, it is a bonding agent, and on the other, hemostatic agents. Therefore, you should not get carried away with oak bark when treating hemorrhoids. Moreover, at the beginning of such therapy, one should find out the opinion of an experienced doctor, a professional in his field. In folk medicine, the use of the following infusion has been practiced for many centuries:
- boil 2 glasses of water and cool;
- pour oak bark powder with liquid (1 tsp);
- put in the nightstand and let it brew for 8-9 hours;
- strain through several layers of gauze;
- you need to drink ½ glass after meals 3 times a day.
The liquid must be heated and shaken before use.
Flax seeds and can be added to the crushed oak bark (in a ratio of 3: 5: 4). Pour all this with boiling water (500 ml) and leave for 10-12 hours. Consume as directed above. Do not forget about trays, compresses and lotions. 
The broth is prepared from 2 tbsp. l. raw materials, as well as a glass of hot water. Simmer in a water bath for half an hour and let it brew for 120 minutes. Then it is filtered. 
Normal sex life
Especially the bark of oak will be useful for men. Potency and prostate are the eternal pain of a strong half of the population. Take a decoction that restores sexual strength, you need to internally twice a day in a glass. Prepare it like this: 20 g of powder per liter of water, and then simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. You can also pour boiling water (1 glass) half a tablespoon of raw materials. Let cool, drain and make a bath.
By working with nature and doctors, you can achieve amazing results. However, meticulousness in tandem with discipline is the true recipe for success.
Video about the beneficial properties of oak bark
Among the Slavs, the oak has always been considered the personification of strength and power. The wood of centuries-old oaks, characterized by incredible strength, strength and density, has been widely used and continues to be used as a construction and ornamental material.
But the bark of young oak trees has been used from time immemorial in folk medicine, preparing from it medicinal infusions and decoctions useful for both indoor and outdoor use. In herbal medicine, oak bark, the medicinal properties and contraindications of which are well studied, stands in pride of place among the astringents presented to us by Mother Nature.
Everyone who wants to be healthy and beautiful should have information about the medicinal properties of the bark, which is why we publish the information gathered together about this miracle cure, its biochemical composition, methods of use and possible harm.
Application in pharmaceuticals and cosmetology
Extract, concentrate and other extracts from oak bark can often be found in the list of hygienic and remedies... Manufacturers add this elixir to shampoos for hair loss, toothpastes, mouth rinses and cleaning powders against bleeding gums, deodorants and antiperspirants, medicated ointments and gels.
There are also biologically active additives(tablets and capsules) made from oak bark concentrate used in complex therapy diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, ARVI, with a decrease in immunity and injuries. It is not uncommon for raw materials to be included in medicinal herbal preparations, for example, astringents and stomachs.
Trichologists regularly recommend people with increased oily hair and in case of baldness to wash their hair with a decoction of oak bark and systematically rinse the curls with it after each wash. Water extracts from the plant dry out the skin, relieve inflammation, irritation and itching, eliminate dandruff, and help in the healing of burn surfaces.
Collection and storage of oak bark
Raw materials are harvested in early spring (before and at the beginning of sap flow), choosing young plants for cutting the bark from thin trunks and shoots. The older the tree, the less tannic compounds are present in the bark. Dry the bark, chopped by hand or with a knife, in a well-ventilated area or in electric dryers.
Raw materials are stored for 2-3 years in linen / canvas bags, paper bags or cardboard boxes in places with low humidity and good ventilation. The pharmacy sells oak bark packaged in cardboard boxes. Each package contains detailed instructions on the methods of preparing water decoctions and diseases in which it is advisable to use them.
The main medicinal properties of oak bark are determined by astringent tannins pyrogallic group - tannins with powerful medicinal properties. V medical purposes raw materials are used, in which at least 20% of tanning compounds are present.
Tannic acids in oak bark have astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, due to which water extracts from plant materials are widely used in gastroenterological practice to treat diarrhea, and in dental practice to reduce bleeding gums.
By making the mucous membrane impermeable to bacteria, which hardens under the influence of tannins, oak bark deprives infectious agents nutrient medium... Over time, a natural replacement of the hardened layer of the mucous membrane with new healthy tissue occurs. Enterosorbents in the composition of the plant normalize the intestines and promote the elimination of toxins and metabolites.
In addition to tannic acids, the bark contains organic, kakhetins (antibacterial substances), quercetin (a compound of the PP group), pectin fibers, pentosans, flavonoids, plant polyphenols, sugars, carbohydrates, proteins, polysaccharides, vitamins (groups B, C), minerals (potassium , calcium, magnesium, iron, melene, zinc, copper, manganese, nickel, etc.).
The infusion of oak bark against diarrhea helps in a natural way to hold the intestines together, neutralizing the destructive activity of pathogenic microflora. Recommended for use for adults and children.
Otolaryngologists advise their patients to gargle with oak bark for sore throat and other inflammation in the upper respiratory tract.
Oak bark for gums is useful due to the properties of water extracts from the plant to strengthen blood vessels and stop bleeding during periodontal disease. Ready-made medicines with bark concentrate or decoction mouthwash are used. In addition to strengthening the gums, the procedures help with gingivitis, stomatitis, and halitosis.
Lotions and compresses from the decoction, as well as wiping, washing, baths are useful for dermatological diseases in the complex therapy of burns, frostbite, purulent wounds... Effectively apply tampons soaked in decoction for hemorrhoids in order to eliminate bleeding and pain relief.
By rinsing your hair with infusion, you can not only improve the condition of the hair, but also give the curls a unique and fashionable honey shade. In the arsenal of cosmetologists there are many effective ones, from masks to wraps.
Traditional medicine advises men to use oak bark to eliminate unpleasant foot odor. Local daily baths with a decoction regulate the work of sweat glands, disinfect the skin, destroy pathogenic microflora, and have a drying effect.
Water extracts from oak bark can help women in complex therapy gynecological diseases... Douching with decoction is effective for cervical erosion, vulvovaginitis, colpitis. The procedure helps to normalize the vaginal microflora and eliminate inflammation of the mucous membrane of the female genital organs.
How to prepare and take a decoction?
Traditionally, a decoction of oak bark is prepared by the following method: a tablespoon of crushed raw materials is taken for each glass of water, the liquid is brought to a boil and simmered on the smallest heat under a lid for about a quarter of an hour, insisted for 45 minutes and filtered. In some cases, a more concentrated decoction is needed, for example, for the purpose of dyeing the hair or deodorizing the legs.
Outwardly, a decoction of oak bark is used in the form of lotions, applying cotton or gauze tampons soaked in the composition to problem areas of the skin. Local baths from a decoction are performed every evening, immersing the feet or hands in the healing warm liquid for 15 minutes. As a hair rinse, the infusion is used after each wash (do not rinse!). Use a warm liquid to rinse your mouth and throat. The frequency of procedures is 1 time in 1-2 hours.
For douching with gynecological diseases prepare a weak decoction of the bark at the rate of 1 tablespoon per 0.4 liters of boiling water. The liquid should be simmered in a water bath for at least half an hour, cooled at room temperature, filter and insert into the vaginal cavity in a warm form using a syringe or enema with a long tip 4 to 6 times a day.
It is recommended to take oak bark for diarrhea as follows: steam 15 g of chopped plant materials in a thermos in a glass of boiling water, leave for at least 2 hours, strain through cheesecloth, drink the entire volume per day, divided into 10-15 doses of a tablespoon of liquid. If the diarrhea does not stop in a day, then you should immediately consult a doctor for a diagnosis and prescription of drug treatment.
Contraindications
Before starting treatment with oak bark, it is advisable to consult with an experienced doctor, especially if you have serious chronic diseases.
Like any herbal remedy, oak bark has contraindications. In rare cases, the plant is allergic. With individual intolerance, plant materials and any products with them are not used either internally or externally.
Oral administration is prohibited under the following conditions of the body:
- gastritis, peptic ulcer, cholecystitis, hepatitis in the acute stage;
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- some diseases of the gallbladder, kidneys and liver (specialist consultation is required);
- a tendency to constipation;
- up to 3 years of age.
In the absence of allergies, the product can be used locally for an unlimited period of time. Internal reception is carried out as prescribed by a phytotherapist or doctor, as a rule, no longer than 2 weeks, after which a 30-day break is taken.
Traditional medicine knows many secrets of health, beauty and youth. One of the simple and effective drugs"From a hundred diseases" is oak bark, the medicinal properties and contraindications of which should be known to everyone who is not indifferent own health... The ability to use this simple remedy correctly will help strengthen the entire body as a whole and get rid of a number of diseases.
The healing properties of oak bark
Many people in vain consider oak bark obsolete folk remedy... In fact, this component is often found in various drugs modern pharmaceuticals... This is due to the specific composition of oak bark, which contains:
- protein compounds, glucose, flavonoids;
- tannins;
- pentosans;
- pectins;
- catechins.
The main property of tannins, thanks to which they are widely used in medicine, is the elimination of the harmful effect pathogenic microorganisms... This explains the anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect. According to various sources, oak bark contains 15 to 20% of these substances. Also, tannins help relieve inflammation of the mucous membrane and have a hemostatic effect.
Pentosans are polysaccharides with antigenic properties. They help to develop antibodies to certain types of bacteria and microorganisms, have fortifying action and improve performance immune system... Pentosans stop the inflammatory process.
Pectins are the type of polysaccharides that provide positive influence on the gastrointestinal tract. They suppress the growth of microbial microflora in the intestines, normalize work digestive system, promote recovery normal microflora... These substances are used for both treatment and prevention of diseases. gastrointestinal tract, including acid-dependent disorders (chronic and erosive gastritis, stomach ulcer).
Catechins are a potent antioxidant required to protect against free radicals, slow down the aging process, and generally strengthen the body.
Properties of oak bark:
- antimicrobial;
- anti-inflammatory;
- astringent;
- wound healing;
- hemostatic.
The tool is used in many branches of medicine, and is also successfully used in cosmetology, for example, to strengthen hair and revitalize the scalp.
The catechins in the composition provide an oncoprotective effect.
Oak bark is quite difficult to prepare yourself. To the quality of raw materials used in therapy various diseases, special requirements are imposed, so it is easier to purchase dried and chopped bark at any pharmacy.
For what diseases is it used?
The bark has found application in various branches of medicine. It is applied both internally and externally.
- As a medicine for oral administration, the bark is taken for indigestion. As an aid, it can be used even when infectious diseases GI tract, for example, with stomach (intestinal) flu. Due to its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, the bark is used for gastritis, but not in the acute phase.
- Externally, a decoction and infusion of the bark is used to accelerate the healing of wounds and burns. The bactericidal action of the agent in this case helps to avoid infection of the wound.
- On the basis of the bark, conditioners and hair masks are prepared, which strengthen hair follicles, promote rapid growth, have a positive effect on the scalp, helping in the treatment of dandruff.
- As compresses and lotions, the remedy is used for hyperhidrosis, reducing perspiration and helping to fight the unpleasant odor of sweat.
- Another indication for the use of the agent is foot and hand baths for fungal infections of the skin and nails (mycoses and onychomycosis). The bark promotes the denaturation of proteins, thereby helping to defeat the pathogenic microflora.
- Due to the same fungicidal effect, the agent is used in gynecology, to combat thrush and restore the microflora of the vagina.
- The main indication for use is diseases of the oral cavity and gums. Moreover, oak bark extract is found in the most effective medicinal rinses and toothpastes available in pharmacies. This remedy is recommended for periodontal disease, bleeding gums, gingivitis and stomatitis.
Any dentist will tell you that healthy teeth Is genetics, proper care behind the teeth and mouth. But these rules always work. And even with good heredity, careful care and proper nutrition teeth sometimes hurt. What to do? Fortunately, nature has given us many products that will help alleviate dental and oral problems. One of these medicines is the bark of oak, which has long been used to solve many problems with the oral cavity.
Oak bark has long been used to treat diseases of the oral cavity. Her beneficial features will help to cope with gingivitis, stomatitis, remove flux and even help get rid of bad breath.
Useful and medicinal properties of the bark
Oak is one of the most common trees around the world. He was always endowed with mighty force and was used not only for treatment, but also in many magic rites... Oak is one of the best building materials, its wood is highly valued in the manufacture of furniture. Cognac is also infused in oak barrels.
Man has always used oak in his economic activity... Acorns were used not only for livestock feed, but also in their own diet. Powdered, they replaced flour during the most difficult years.
Leaves, acorn shells and, of course, the bark of the tree were used in medicinal purposes... In addition to the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and gums, preparations with oak bark excellent remedy at:
Varicose veins;
Thrush;
Hemorrhoids
Scrofula;
Certain skin diseases.
Oak bark has many medicinal properties:
Antiseptic;
Anti-inflammatory;
Astringents;
Hemostatic;
Antiemetic;
Wound healing.
The active ingredients of oak bark are tannins and quercetin. Quercetin is similar in effect to salicin. Working in conjunction with bioflavonoids, this property is used to treat varicose veins.
In addition, the bark of oak contains calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium. For the treatment of gums and teeth, calcium is the most important, which helps to strengthen the tooth enamel.
The anti-inflammatory properties of oak bark help reduce inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, which for the most part are the cause of diseases of the gums and oral cavity.
Antiseptic properties help get rid of bacteria and viruses.
The pain relieving properties of oak bark can help relieve toothache. Wound healing properties - accelerate tissue regeneration. Which will contribute to more fast healing small wounds and cracks. 
How to brew oak bark for gums
For the treatment of gums, a decoction or infusion of oak bark is prepared. Gargling with a decoction of oak bark helps to relieve inflammation, strengthen soft tissue gums. You can brew the bark together with others medicinal herbs.
Decoction of oak bark for gums
To prepare the broth, you need to take:
2 tablespoons chopped oak bark
2 cups of boiling water
Pour bark with water in a saucepan and put in a water bath or low heat. Boil for 5-7 minutes at a low boil. Remove from heat and cool.
Strain the finished broth and add to the original volume. Use for rinsing the mouth with periodontal disease, gingivitis, stomatitis, toothache.
Store in a closed glass jar in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.
How many times to rinse the mouth depends on specific disease... As a rule, 3 to 5 rinses are carried out during the day. It is recommended that after rinsing the gums with a decoction of oak bark, rinse your mouth with a regular clean water... It should be noted that the broth can stain the teeth. In addition, the broth has a strong astringent effect and leaves a not very pleasant aftertaste.
Before rinsing, the broth stored in the refrigerator must be heated to a comfortable temperature.
The course of treatment also depends on the disease. It can last from 10 days or more, depending on the result.
Oak bark infusion for gums
In addition to the broth, you can prepare an infusion. It is less astringent, but no less effective. You can cook it in a teapot or thermos. In a thermos, a stronger infusion is obtained.
To prepare the infusion, pour 2.5 teaspoons of chopped oak bark with 2 cups of boiling water (0.5 liters). Cover and wrap. Leave until the infusion has cooled completely. Better to do it at night.
Strain the ready-made infusion and use for rinsing with stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease.
Often, dentists themselves for these diseases, as well as after tooth extraction, prescribe oak bark together with other herbs that have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Usually it is chamomile or sage.
Prepare a mixture by taking medicinal herbs in equal proportions, for example, 1 tablespoon of oak bark and 1 tablespoon of chamomile or sage. Take a tablespoon from the finished mixture of herbs and brew with a glass of boiling water. Insist and filter.
When preparing the broth, first prepare a decoction of oak bark over low heat or in a water bath and add a tablespoon of sage or chamomile herb to the hot broth. Cover with a lid and a towel and let it brew. Then filter.
Treatment of gums with oak bark
Treatment with oak bark for various diseases of the oral cavity and gums can be used for adults and children.
Treatment of stomatitis with oak bark
Stomatitis most often affects young children who pull dirty toys and hands into their mouths. But this disease also happens in adults. For treatment, most often, the doctors themselves prescribe not some kind of medicine from the pharmacy, but rinsing with decoctions of medicinal herbs, including oak bark.
You can rinse your mouth with a decoction or infusion of oak bark several times a day, preheating the remedy.
For rinsing, you can prepare a mixture of oak bark with other medicinal herbs6 with chamomile or calendula.
To prepare the infusion, take 2 parts of oak bark and 1 part of grass. The collection is poured into 750 ml of boiled hot water and placed in a water bath for 5 minutes. After the broth has cooled, strain and use for rinsing.
If the child cannot rinse his mouth on his own, then it must be moistened in broth cotton swab and treat every wound with it.
Treatment of periodontal disease with oak bark
Periodontal disease is more common in older people. This is the name of gum disease, when the periodontal soft tissue of the gums sags. As a result of the disease, the nerve endings of the dental canals are exposed.
Rinsing with oak bark will strengthen the soft tissue of the gums and stop the process. Such rinsing can also prevent this disease. It is advisable to rinse your mouth after each meal.
Oak bark with gingivitis
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums. The reasons may be different, but most often the reason is care oral cavity... To relieve gum disease, it is recommended to rinse your mouth with a decoction of oak bark and other medicinal herbs, such as sage, chamomile, calendula.
At good care behind the mouth and regular rinsing drugs, gingivitis goes away quickly, in a few days.
Oak bark with bleeding gums
The most common cause of bleeding gums is the presence of plaque on the teeth or increased looseness of the soft tissue of the gums. There may be reasons that are not at all related to the condition of the teeth and oral cavity. In this case, first of all, it is necessary to treat a sleepy disease, and rinsing with oak bark should be used as a prophylactic agent.
Treatment of gumboil and toothache with oak bark
Not infrequently toothache accompanied by a flux. Before visiting a doctor, rinsing with a decoction of oak and sage bark will help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. How to prepare such a decoction, see the recipe above.
Strain the finished broth and rinse your mouth with it several times a day.
A toothache that is not accompanied by a gumboil can be relieved by rinsing with one decoction of oak bark. You need to rinse your mouth every hour and a half. And be sure to visit the dentist as soon as possible. 
Oak bark after tooth extraction
So that the wound after tooth extraction heals faster, does not develop inflammation, doctors recommend rinsing your mouth with a solution baking soda and medicinal herbs, including oak bark.
How else to use oak bark for gums
except medicinal decoctions and infusions, for the treatment of the oral cavity and gums can be used alcohol tincture oak bark, which can be prepared at home.
When using the tincture, prepare weak solution: 2 drops per tablespoon of water.
For periodontal disease or gingivitis, you can brush your teeth by sprinkling oak bark powder on the toothpaste.
You can make homemade tooth powder. Its recipe is simple and affordable.
Tooth powder with oak bark
3 parts oak bark
6 pieces of comfrey
1 part clove
3 parts mint
1/2 part lobelia
3 parts horsetail
Grind all herbs into powder. It is better to sift so that large particles do not get in, which can injure the gums. Brush as with regular tooth powder and a soft brush so as not to destroy tooth enamel.
Contraindications for use
Only individual intolerance can serve as a contraindication.
Use oak bark to treat gum and oral cavity diseases in young children after consulting a doctor.
In general, oak bark is safe and effective remedy for treatment, and not only for gums.
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