Summary
Medicinal plant whose bark of the tree has astringent properties. It is used in case of diarrhea and can be found in the form of a decoction.
names
Portuguese name: red oak, oak, oak
binomial name: Quercus robur, Quercus petraea, Quercus pubescens
French name: chêne , chêne rouvre
English name: Common oak, oak
German name: Eiche
Italian name: quercia
Family
Fagaceae (Fagaceae)
Constituents
Catechic tannins, catechins, flavonoids, quercetol (found in bark, fruit and leaves)
parts used
Bark (dry).
Effects
Stomachic, astringent, antidiarrheal (thanks to the astringent effect), anti-inflammatory, hemostatic
Indications
In internal use (tea) :
– digestive problems, acute diarrhea (for a short time), gastroenteritis, vaginal discharge.
In external use (compresses, baths) :
– Inflammation of the mucous membranes (ie the mouth), dermatitis, frostbite, white vaginal discharge, hemorrhoids, anal fissures.
Secundary effects
we do not know
contraindications
Skin injuries.
Interactions
Possible interaction with alkaloids
Preparations
– Red oak based washes
– Baths based on red oak, including sitz baths (for example, during white vaginal discharge, anal fissures or hemorrhoids). Make a decoction of red oak bark for a sitz bath.
– Red oak compresses
Where does the red oak grow?
Red oak grows in Europe but also in other regions of the world.
Comments
– Interesting plant to combat diarrhea. This astringent effect comes from the high tannin content. In addition to its herbal use, red oak is also used to make furniture and flavor wines. It is used to make a quality wine that, before being bottled, remains for several months in oak barrels.
– The red oak can reach a height of 50m. This tree can live for over 1000 years. Flowering occurs from April to May in Europe.
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