Transparent Oak Gall Soap

As women age, the vaginal lining thins, causing irritation, painful intercourse and increased risk of yeast and bacterial infections. It has been shown that manjakani is able to help restore the health of mucosal tissue, reducing the problems associated with the thinning of the vaginal lining. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, manjakani also aids in healing external tissue damage after childbirth. Externally, it can be used to reduce swellings and bruises caused by minor injuries.

Research has also shown that manjakani extract has natural antiseptic properties that are effective in eliminating bacteria, yeast and fungal infection, the main cause of itching and unpleasant odour in the intimate area. In addition, its astringent properties assist in reducing excessive discharges, which is another cause of unpleasant odour.

Manjakani also maintains the natural colour of the intimate area. Its extract has unique antioxidant properties that are effective in reducing melanin formation and preventing discoloration. Frequent bacterial of fungal infections and the use of harsh soap may cause discoloration (darkening) of the skin around the genital area.

Oak galls are produced when the leaves of the oak tree (scientifically known as Quercus infectoria) are infested by stinging wasps, known as cynips. The spontaneous chemical reaction which follows the infestation, stimulates the leaves to produce a roundish hard ball, called oak gall or manjakani in the Malay language.

Manjakani or "Oak galls" comes from oak trees indigenous to Asia Minor and Persia. They are produced when the leaves of the oak tree (Quercus infectoria) are penetrated by stinging wasps. The spontaneous chemical reaction caused by the penetration stimulates the leaves to produce a roundish hard ball called an oak gall.

The galls, which contain tannin and small amounts of gallic acid and ellagic acid have antimicrobial qualities and are used in Malaysia by women after childbirth to restore the elasticity of the uterine wall. It is called Majuphal in India, where it has been used as dental powder and as a treatment for toothache and gingivitis.

Manjakani can be applied topically or taken orally as pills.