Pertussis (whooping cough) (ID: 2090) All Complaints for this Species Wound Healing Vulnerary Apply olive oil to burn then sprinkle with powdered gallnuts. (See NOTES). Womens Health Haemostatic Crush gallnuts into powder, wet with water & wrap in cloth; use as a vaginal tampon. Respiratory Anti-Infective Cook fruit in water & drink. Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal Cook gallnuts (see NOTES) in water + Rhus sp. or Terminalia sp. + crystalline sugar & drink.