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Oak bark

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Quercus spp.

Oral Uses

  • Diarrhea RatingRatingRating

    Oak bark is an astringent; contains tannin; alleviates diarrhea. Take 3 g of oak bark daily, in divided doses, when you have diarrhea, as suggested on the label.

  • Crohn's disease RatingRating

    Oak bark is an astringent; contains tannin; alleviates diarrhea. Take 3 g of oak bark daily, in divided doses, when you have diarrhea, as suggested on the label.

  • Menorrhagia RatingRating

    Oak bark is an astringent; contains tannin; reduces bleeding; alleviates symptoms. Take 3 g of oak bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Kidney stones Rating

    Oak bark is an antilithic for kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 3 g of oak bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRatingRating

    Oak bark is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 3 g of oak bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antidiarrheic RatingRatingRating

    Oak bark is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take 3 g of oak bark daily, in divided doses, when you have diarrhea, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRatingRating

    Oak bark is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take 3 g of oak bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Hemostatic RatingRatingRating

    Oak bark is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take 3 g of oak bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antilithic (kidney stones) RatingRating

    Oak bark is an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 3 g of oak bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Lymphatic RatingRating

    Oak bark is a lymphatic; cleanses and stimulates lymphatic system. Take 3 g of oak bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Canker sores RatingRating

    Oak bark is an astringent; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Use oak bark containing mouthwash 3-4 times daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Eczema RatingRating

    Oak bark is an astringent; dries up weeping eczema; accelerates healing. Apply oak bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Hemorrhoids RatingRating

    Oak bark is an astringent; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Apply oak bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Sore throat RatingRating

    Oak bark is an astringent; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Use oak bark containing preparation as a gargle 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRatingRating

    Oak bark is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply oak bark containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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