Oak bark: application, properties, recipes

Oak is a unique tree. From it they make expensive furniture, in elite oak casks stand elite cognac. A tree rich in tannins is used for tanning leather. Folk and official medicine uses the bark of this plant for the treatment of many diseases, cosmetic procedures.

Oaks on the territory of Russia do not grow only in Siberia. In other places there are different breeds of long-livers-giants. In the center you can find an ordinary oak, the Amur region grows in the Amur region, and the rock is distributed in the Caucasus. All these species have some medicinal properties, but they are most expressed in the oak of the common.

The most necessary substances that are included in many medications, preserves the bark of oak. Its application is wide and varied. Usually it is sold ready, but herbalists can collect it on their own. Collect the measles during the sap flow. They recommend choosing young trees or branches, scraping off only a young, shiny layer. In order not to harm the tree, on thick branches cuts are made in the form of rings and longitudinal lines. Carefully remove the layer located between the cuts, dried under a canopy where there is no sun.

Decoction of the bark of oak is famous for its astringent, disinfecting, anti-inflammatory and other useful properties. With rinsings or irrigation, tannins from the broth react with proteins. The result of this reaction is a thin film that forms on the mucous membranes, prevents them from irritation. In addition, tannins do not allow the development of many bacteria.

Found the bark of oak application and in the treatment of diseases associated with gastric bleeding, diarrhea. It is in medicines for the treatment of gemmoroya, tonsillitis, stomatitis, skin diseases, colpitis, sweating.

Oak bark, mixed in half with onion peel, steamed over low heat, is an excellent fixer for hair. Baths, if they are carried out systematically, strengthen hair, give them shine, relieve the skin of dandruff, In cosmetology, too, the bark of oak is popular. Applying it to improve the quality of the skin brings good results. For example, to reduce pores on the face, a glass of water with 40 grams of bark is recommended to soar for half an hour in a bath, and then wipe the face. Within two weeks the pores become narrower, the greasy shine will disappear. Just treat youthful acne, only to the broth add the juice of grapefruit, medical alcohol. If you wash your eyes daily with bark and linden, then the flabby code will become tight, wrinkles will decrease, and the general tone of the skin, its elasticity will become much higher. Baths with decoction help to reduce sweating of feet, armpits. Extracts of the bark are part of tonics, lotions, whole-body skin care creams.

Gynecologists as an adjunct to thrush, in addition to medicines, are recommended twice a day to douche with a decoction made on the basis of an oak bark. To do this, it is mixed with sage, rosemary, yarrow, pour three liters of water, boil for half an hour. The resulting broth is used until the thrush passes.

Oak bark application found even in cooking. Here is the recipe for a unique drink that can surprise guests during a festive feast. In a large glass container you need to mix a half liter of good vodka, a tablespoon of St. John's wort and dog rose, a teaspoonful of black (preferably, quality) tea. Add a little vanilla, grated peppercorn, cinnamon. In the resulting cocktail, add a spoonful of oak bark. Endure in the dark for at least three days. Before serving, add a little glucose, drain. Light, delicious, fragrant and harmless drink will surprise many fans of the hot.

It is impossible to list all the recipes with oak bark, because there are a lot of them. It is important to remember one thing: an excessive and uncontrollable hobby even with the most harmless drugs can do harm. Therefore, it is not recommended to begin treatment without advice with a specialist. Oak bark, the use of which can also cause harm, should also be used cautiously.