Quercus Infectoria


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Botanical Name : Quercus Infectoria
Sanskrit Name : Machika
English Name : Oak gall
Family : Fagaceae

Description of Quercus Infectoria:

Quercus infectoria is a small tree or shrub with glabrescent leaves, with spiny teeth. This oak tree prefers partial shade or partial sun to full sun, and requires moist soil.

The gall nuts of commerce are produced by insects of the genes chiefly with the Quercus infector oak of western Asia and Southern Europe.

Medicinal Uses: Oak galls are rich in tannins and are known for their ability to combat various viruses, while at the same time strengthening the tissues. They are one of the strongest natural astringent herbs available and also are antiseptic. Useful in leucorrhoea and other vaginal discharges and in profuse menstruation. Also useful in chronic diarrhoea, dysentery, bleeding haemorrhoids, gleet, varicose veins and long standing gonorrhoea. They are also used as a gargle and mouthwash to treat sore throat, stomatitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis. The blood-clotting agents active in Oak Bark are also helpful to cease nosebleeds.

Externally used to blacken hair.

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