The efficacy and function of oak bark

Oak bark is a very common medicinal material in life. The uses of oak bark are also quite extensive, so you can choose it with confidence. Let’s take a look at it together.

[Alias] Oak bark (Bencao Shiyi), Oak bark (Rihuazi Bencao).

[Source] It is the root bark or bark of Quercus acutissima of the Fagaceae family.

【Original morphology】For details of the plant morphology, please refer to the entry for "Acorn".

[Properties and flavors] "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "bitter, flat, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treat diarrhea, scrofula, and ulcers.

[Additional prescription] To treat swelling caused by wind: grind 30 jin of oak root bark, add 3 hu of water, boil until hot, add a handful of salt, let it soak the sore when it is hot, pus and blood will come out, do this every day, the sore will be cured. (Qianjin Fang)

[Clinical application] Treatment of amoebic dysentery: Take 1 pound of oak bark, add 3000 ml of water, and boil it into 1500 ml. Adults should take 30-50 ml three times a day for 3-7 days. The effect starts to appear 1 to 2 days after taking the medicine. After observing more than 700 cases, the effective rate is about 85%.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Compendium of Materia Medica

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of oak bark. We should pay more attention to information in this area so that we can be prepared when encountering problems and avoid panic.