About Oakin®
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The success of the Amerigel® Skin and Wound Care product line is due to the unique properties of Oakin®, a natural oak extract, manufactured exclusively by Amerx Health Care Corporation. Oakin® has been proven to promote healing in wounds such as diabetic skin ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, scrapes, burns, cuts and rashes as well as a variety of problematic skin conditions. The unique tannins in Oakin® have been proven to reduce infections, reduce skin inflammation and promote natural healing. Oakin’s® medicinal value is quickly gaining acceptance throughout the medical community with the Amerigel® products currently being sold through over 10,000 hospitals, wound care centers and physician’s offices |
Origin of Oak Extract as a Medicine
Oak extract has traditionally been used as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and astringent agent. The primary application being dermatological – used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, burns, eczema, psoriasis and other forms of dermatitis. Other known uses include treatment of skin conditions due to varicose veins, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and foot odor. Internal uses of oak extract include treatment of acute diarrhea, inflammatory conditions of the mouth and pharyngeal region, as well as urogenital areas.
Actions and properties of Oakin®
Oak extract (Quercus rubra) contains tannins, which include quercitannic acid, catechin, ellagitannin and proanthocyanidin that readily absorb into damaged skin. Tannins are astringent compounds that act locally by precipitating proteins to the wound, decreasing cell membrane permeability and exerting anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties.
Oak extract is bactericidal (In-vitro) against 51 gram + and – microorganisms, including MRSA and VRE.
The following is an excerpt from the MIC test:
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