Nut Galls Powder

Kingdom: Plantae 

Class: Magnoliopsida 

Order: Fagales

Family: Fagaceae 

Scientific Name: Quercus infectoria

Nut gall is also known as oak gall, masikai, and bearing galls. It has been traditionally used as medicine in Asia for centuries. It is scientifically known as Quercus infectoria that belongs to the Fagaceae family.

This small semi-evergreen tree normally grows above 1 to 2 meters in height. The native of this plant is from the Middle East and Southern Europe.

It is mostly used to cure all kinds of mouth infections. In Malaysia, this herb is specially used to tighten the vaginal muscles after childbirth. It also helps to treat abdominal disease, dental problems, uterine disorders, etc.

Health Benefits

• Nut gall powder is used to reduce hyperpigmentation symptoms, which is caused by the imbalance of pitta dosha.
• This herb has a good amount of astringent properties, so it is an excellent traditional medicine to treat mouth ulcers.
• Boiling the water using nut galls powder acts as an antiseptic wash, it helps to heal the scrapes and wounds quickly.
• It provides better relief from swelling of the pile and controls bleeding.
• Consuming the nut galls helps to control leukorrhea symptoms.