When I process acorns, I prefer boiling them in changes of water. I
save this tannin decoction and use it throughout the year for many
things. Tannic acid is extremely astringent, which makes it a
fantastic topical wash for acne, poison-ivy rash, burns, and other skin
ailments. I also use acorn tannin juice as a mouthwash, as tannins
help tighten connective tissue (gums), combat mouth sores, and
generally promote good oral health. Those who suffer from chronic
diarrhea and dysentery will benefit greatly from consuming the
acorn tannins or a tea of the inner bark.
More than any of these medicinal functions, I use acorn tannin juice
to tan hides. There are many plants from which tannins can be
extracted, but oaks and their acorns have ridiculously high
concentrations of tannic acid, making them ideal for tannin
extraction and tanning hides. I prefer acorn tanning to brain tanning,
not so much for the result as for my lack of desire to touch brains.
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