Plant Galls

Stem plant e.g. oak. Medicinal drug Plant galls are growth abnormalities caused in plants (especially leaves) by insects, e.g., by the oviposition of the gall wasp or by aphids; cf. figure. Gall apple – Galla: The gall produced by the female gall wasp Hartig on leaf buds of (PH 4) – no longer officinal today. … Plant Galls

Tannins

Effects Astringent: astringent, tanning. Waterproofing Anti-inflammatory Anti-secretion Peristaltic inhibiting Antimicrobial, antiviral Plaque inhibiting Antioxidant Indications Internal: Diarrhea Urinary tract infections External: Inflammation of the mouth and throat (eg aphthae, gingivitis). Inflammatory, weeping and itching skin diseases of various causes, such as diaper dermatitis, intertrigo, small burns, itching, especially in the genito-anal area Childhood diseases: Measles, … Tannins