Monday, July 27, 2009

White Oak Bark

White Oak Bark

ASTRINGENT
Systems—structural, digestive
High in Calcium, and Zinc

Tannins are the active principle of white oak bark so it works great as a gargle, but as long-term use can permanently discolor the intestinal mucosa.

According to Basheen, white oak bark is good for the following:
Loose gums
Pyorrhea
Gingivitis
Sore throats
Dissolves Scar tissue
According to the book
Hemorrhoids
Halts diarrhea and dysenteryUsed in gargles as an emetic (vomit

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