Bowel astringent, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, may prevent kidney stones, antibacterial, reduces cholesterol.
The American white oak, Quercus alba, and the English oak, Quercus robur, have bark with similar healing qualities.
Saponins, tannins, calcium oxalate, starch, glycosides, oak-red, resin, pectin, levulin, and quercitol.
Antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, antispasmodic, and antifungal properties.
Antispasmodic, sedative, astringent, anti-inflammatory.
Aids the female reproductive system and acts as a male contraceptive.
Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, nervine, hypertensive, astringent, emmenagogic, sedative and antiscorbutic.
To identify white oak tree bark, look for light gray to white bark with deep furrows and ridges. White oak bark is typically scaly and has a rough texture.
To identify oak bark, look for deep furrows and ridges with a grayish-brown color. Oak bark is also known for its rough texture and can sometimes have a scaly appearance. Additionally, oak bark may have a distinct smell that is earthy and slightly sweet.
the bark is the part of an oak tree that is most like a human skin
The oak tree has thick bark. In fact the Cork Oak has such thick bark it is used for cork boards.
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A mild anti-inflammatory, diuretic, lowers blood pressure, analgesic, mends tissues, boosts the immune system, liver and kidney tonic.