Oak Bark
Quercus robur
A strongly astringent bark used in sitz baths and gargles for inflamed skin and throats.
Traditional use (european-folk): A strongly astringent bark used in sitz baths and gargles for inflamed skin and throats.
A strongly astringent bark used in sitz baths and gargles for inflamed skin and throats.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A strongly astringent bark used in sitz baths and gargles for inflamed skin and throats.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
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- Very astringent; short-term external use, can irritate.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Very astringent; short-term external use, can irritate.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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