Oak bark (Quercus) dry extract

Description

Brown powder with strong astringent taste and characteristic odor.

About

Oak is a valuable medicinal plant. Its scientific name – «Quercus» – its history leads from the Celtic word «quer», which means «red, beautiful». For medical purposes, it is used as an astringent and antiseptic agent.

Chemical composition

Oak bark contains 8-12% tannins; phenols – resorcinol, pyrogallol; organic acids (gallic and ellagic); catechins; flavonoids – quercetin, leukoanthocyanidins; pectins, sugars

Health impact

General effects: astringent, denaturing proteins properties that provide anti-inflammatory effect. antimicrobial and antiprotozoal effects associated with both derivatives of gallic acid, and the presence of catechins.

Indications

In acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity in the form of gargles, applications for gums in stomatitis, gingivitis, etc. As an antidote for poisoning with heavy metal salts, alkaloids, mushrooms, bleached, dope, foodborne toxicoinfections and other poisonings, with gastroenterocolitis, dysentery, small gastrointestinal bleeding.

Contraindications

kidney, gallbladder, or liver problems; undergoing acute gastritis, ulcers or cholecystitis; having problems with defecation (constipation); pregnant and lactating women; children under 3 years old.

Manufacture

We have built a full production cycle – from searching and collecting raw materials, manufacturing a product to delivering an order to the client’s territory. This guarantees you stable prices, consistent quality and continuous supply. We focus on the needs of our customers and, upon request, carry out additional analyzes, develop the necessary documentation and produce extracts and powders with the characteristics you need.

Verification

We check raw materials and final products with the help of laboratory tests at every stage from raw material preparation to finished extracts and powders. The supplied products comply with the EU safety and quality standards.