Description
OAK GALLS ( QUERCUS INFECTORIA)
Quercus infectoria can be used as a thickener in stews or mixed with cereals for making bread. Also known as Majuphal in Indian traditional medicine, manjakani has been used as dental powder and in the treatment of toothache and gingivitis.
Majuphal is useful in wound healing due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces the risk of skin infection due to its antibacterial property. It also has an astringent property that constricts the skin cells or tissues and helps in skin tightening..
Studies have shown it to be an effective
- Anti-MRSA.
- Antiviral.
- Antifungal.
- Larvicidal.
- Antioxidant.
Its powdered form has been used as a remedy for inflamed tonsils, skin edema, hemorrhoids, and inflammation.
The galls of Quercus infectoria have also been pharmacologically documented to possess
- Astringent.
- Antidiabetic.
- Antitremorine.
- local anaesthetic.
- Antiviral.
- Antibacterial.
- Antifungal.
- Larvicidal .
- Anti-inflammatory activities.
