Galläpfel

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Bile helpenses; Galla; Gallae; Gallae halepenses; Gallae quercinae; Galläpfel; Gallen; Oak galleries; Squirrels

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

growths on the young shoots of the gall oak Quercus infectoria Oliv.) caused by the bite of the gall wasp.

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

Gall extracts contain 60-70% tannin (tannic acid - gallotannin); also gallic acid, ellagic acid, sugar, starch, various amino acids, and other substances. Resins and essential oils.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

Extracts (Tinctura gallae ÖAB) are rarely used medicinally today. One example is brushing frostbite and brushing for inflammatory gum diseases.

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Otherwise, galls are used for the extraction of tannin. Formerly also used for the production of inks and dyes for dyeing textiles. Today, natural hair dyes are still obtained on the basis of extracts of bile helpenses.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles