Description

Common Name Standardized: white oak Botanical Name Quercus alba L.
Plant Family: Fagaceae Overview Introduction The oak’s botanical name quercus comes from the Celtic words quer (fine) and cuez (tree). Constituents Starch, tannins, resins, calcium oxalate, quillaic acid. Parts Used Dried or toasted bark. Gentle dry heat increases the concentration of volatile oils in the bark. Bark, ground before storage. Gentle heating concentrates healing volatile oils in oak bark pieces, but destroys volatile oils in oak bark once it has been powdered. Typical Preparations Baths, washes, infusions, teas, tinctures. Precautions We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.