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Post by Angaridatha on Feb 15, 2005 0:13:01 GMT -5
Biological Name: Burning Stickaceae Quercus robur
Other Names: Oak Bark
Parts Used: Bark (The young bark is carefully pared from the trunk or from branches which are not more than 4 inches thick.)
ActiveCompounds: Tannins l5-20%, consisting of phlobatannin, ellagitannins and gallic acid.
Remedies For: Astringent, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic. Oak Bark may be used wherever an effective astringent is called for, e.g. diarrhoea, dysentery or haemorrhoids. Because of its high percentage of astringent tannins it might be too strong in some situations. As a gargle, the decoction can be used for tonsillitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis. Used as an enema for the treatment of haemorrhoids and as a douche for leucorrhoea. Primarily indicated for use in acute diarrhoea, taken in frequent small doses.
Combinations : It is often given with Ginger before meals.
Dosage: Decoction: put l teaspoonful of the bark in a cup of water, bring to the boil and simmer gently for l0-l5 minutes. This can be drunk three times a day. Tincture: take l-2ml of the tincture three times a day.
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Post by Saiok Tarek on Feb 15, 2005 0:14:46 GMT -5
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