Oak Leaf Tea + The Health Benefits.

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The investigations in this research showed that the extract of oak leaf has antibacterial characteristics against the bacteria presented in this research. Also the results show that the effect of these extracts against gram positive bacteria is more than two gram negative Bactria.

They are a great addition to your homemade mulch for how well they insulate plant roots and, if applied after watering, also help conserve moisture in the soil. Oak leaves also create wonderful environments for beneficial microorganisms as they break down.

Health Benefits of oak leaves 

1. Prevents the growth of cancer cells, Did you know that oak leaves can have an anticarcinogenic effect? Basically, it comes from its antioxidant, which can inhibit the free radicals, which can cause the growth of cancer cells. Isn’t that awesome?!
2. Helps treat the gastric ulcer, Oak leaves can help treat the gastric ulcer, through its flavonoid compound. Flavonoid releases its substance and can heal the gastric ulcer, also preventing the inflammation from happening.
3. Reduces local inflammation, Oak leaves can also help reduce the inflammation in the local areas of your body. If you are swelling up, or have redness in an area, you can literally just put oak leaves over it, reducing the amount of swelling and pain.
4. Fights against viruses and bacteria, Not only does the flavonoid compound of the oak leaves work as an anti-inflammatory agent as stated above, but it also has an antimicrobic effect.
5. Helps treat fever, Oak leaves have been used for years to substitute Quinine, relieving one of a fever.
6. Reduce skin irritation, Oak leaves can decrease skin irritation, also with the flavonoid compound, reducing the redness and swelling in the irritated area.
7. Act as an Antiseptic, Also with the flavonoid compound, oak leaves can act as an antiseptic. You can use the oak leaves to clean the debris, or bacterial, from the wound area. (If you do, just make sure to clean the wound with water first, before using the oak leaves.)

Help stop bleeding

Oak leaves also have the ability to help stop bleeding. Just pressing oak leaves over your bleeding area, will reduce the amount of blood lost.