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White Oak
Other Common Names: Oak
Latin description: Quercus alba.
Parts to use: Inner bark.
Chemical constituents: Tannins, sodium sulphur, calcium,
abundance of trace minerals, also Vit B-12! gallic acid,
ellagitannin.
Actions: Astringent, tonic.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
A decoction of the bark is an
excellent astringent. It also is good in purging intestinal
parasites. The tannins anesthetize them and they are
passed out. It is a tremendous healing agent as a compress
or wash for wounds. White oak decoction used as
a compress will lessen the pain from most open
wounds. It works even better if combined with comfrey
leaf. It helps to cleanse the puss out of wounds and
prevents infection due to its astringent action. Gargling
is great for sore throats. In cases of extreme constipation
you may use a large glass of the decoction orally
followed with a high enema of very warm decoction. It
is very effective to use in bowel cleanses by increasing
the parastolic action of the colon. It is an excellent
cleanser and is better in my opinion than coffee for that
application. The decoction can be used in case of
diarrhea to stop chronic diarrhea. It is a good application
for irritable bowel syndrome as it helps to cleanse
the mucous out of the colon. Because of the astringent
effect it will help to stop internal bleeding. It is good
for bleeding ulcers. It works well as a compress for
varicose veins. White oak bark decoction is also good
in purging the liver and helps to expel gall stones. Use
it as a wash for pyorrhea and other oral inflammations.
White Oak fights infections, increases circulation
and stops bleedings.
Its main use is for varicose veins, hemorrhoids, pinworms, strep throat, and bleedings.
Dosage
Capsules: up to 8 “0” capsules as needed.
Decoction: up to 8 ounces at one time if needed, although
that would only be for an extreme case of constipation.
1-2 ounces at a time may be used for bleeding ulcers.
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