It is the bark of this mighty tree that benefits our body. Oak bark is a well-used natural medicine. Among other things, it has anti-inflammatory properties and tannic properties .
Oak bark is good for sores and irritations in the mucous membranes, eg bleeding gums. The high content of tannins gives a strong astringency property and should be used internally with great caution and small doses. High doses can cause nausea and irritate the stomach
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Oak bark contains substances that help resist the appearance of microbes and inflammation. The substance tannin, which is the main substance in the tannins of the bark, helps to protect the tissue of the oral mucosa from irritation when it gets on it or the skin. It can reduce pain and inflammation. Oak bark structure also includes -carotene, ellagic acid, gallic acid, pectins, sugars, flavonoids, pentosans, starch and other useful substances. The oak bark contains a large amount of antibacterial substances. Tannins, which are part of the oak bark, interact with proteins, forming a protective layer that protects the tissue from irritation.