White Oak, Chipped, Dried
Latin Name: Quercus robur
Family: Cupuliferae
Description
The oak tree is known for both its slow growth and remarkable size. King Arthur's round table was made of a single slice of an enormous oak trunk. The wood is highly valued for its hardness, as well as its indestructibility, an example being a shrine in Westminster Abbey that is over 800 years old. The acorns used to be fed to swine and in England, during times of famine, was thankfully accepted by peasants as well.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
The inner bark of this tree is usually used medicinally. The acorns are used too, but to a lesser extent. The decoction of the inner bark makes a very astringent tea and can be used for diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhaging, or any excessive bleedings or discharges. For diarrhea, it is taken in small but frequent doses in the acute stage. A wash, using the strong decoction, can be used on external ulcers, hemorrhoids, injuries, or swollen tissues. It is also a good anti-inflammatory with antiseptic properties.
The decoction can be gargled to help treat spongy gums, mouth ulcers, laryngitis, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis. It should be gargled freely in these conditions. Oak can be used quite well in leucorrhea or any vaginal discharge.
Source
Inner bark and acorns.
Preparations
Decoction: A decoction should be make by bringing 3 1/2 cups water and 2 1/2 to 3 teaspoons of bark to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Cool, strain, and take in mouthful or capful doses 3 times daily, until condition improves.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
Avoid in pregnancy.
Ailment / Situation Listing
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