– English Oak Tea
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan. Place 1-2 teaspoons of dried oak bark into a teapot, cup, or small saucepan. Once the water has boiled, pour it over the oak bark. Allow the tea to steep for about 10-15 minutes. The longer it steeps, the stronger the flavour and medicinal properties will be. Add honey, lemon, or other flavourings if desired to balance out the natural bitterness of the oak bark.
You can drink 1-2 cups per day, depending on your health needs and tolerance.
Oral Use
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add 1-2 teaspoons of dried oak bark to the boiling water. Allow the oak bark to steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain the mixture to remove the bark pieces. Let the liquid cool down to a comfortable temperature for gargling or mouth rinsing. Take a sip of the oak bark solution, then gargle for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or rinse your mouth thoroughly. You can repeat this several times a day.
