Oak Bark |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Quercus
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bark
Seeds
Chemical this herb contains:
Quercitannic acid
KNOWN EFFECTS
Shrinks tissues.
Prevents secretion of fluids.
Causes protein molecules to clump together.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Treats hemorrhoids.
Treats diarrhea.
Is used as gargle for sore throats.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS
OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Constipation |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
| Dry mouth |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
| Increased urination |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
| Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Kidney damage characterized by |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| blood in urine, decreased urine |
| flow, swelling of hands and feet |
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| Skin eruptions |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
| Thirst |
Discontinue. Call doctor when |
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convenient. |
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