Stem plant
- L., Fagaceae – English oak
- (Matt.) Liebl., Fagaceae – Sessile oak
- Willd., Fagaceae – Downy Oak
Medicinal drug
Quercus cortex – Oak bark: The cut and dried bark of fresh, young branches of L., (Matt.) Liebl. or Willd. (PhEur). PhEur requires a minimum content of tannins. Quercus semen – acorn, rarely used as a medicinal raw material.
Ingredients
Tannins: catechin tannins and hydrolyzable tannins (proanthocyanidins), flavonoids.
Effects
- Astringent: astringent and tanning.
- Itch-relieving
- Antiseptic
Fields of application
- Inflammatory skin diseases, e.g., in the genital and anal area, intertrigo, itching, sweating.
- Inflammation of the mouth and throat.
Dosage
- Intake: daily dose 3 g drug.
- Rinses, poultices, gargle solutions: 20 g drug to 1 L water
- Partial and full baths: 5 g drug to 1 L water.
- Duration of use no longer than 2-3 weeks
Contraindications
Do not use on the eye or if there is extensive skin damage
