White Oak Bark

White Oak Bark

Latin name: Quercus alba 

Health Benefits of White Oak Bark

White Oak Bark has astringent, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties.  Due to the large amount of tannins, it helps to shrink or constrict the tissues, both internally and externally.  Health benefits include: 

• Used to treat diarrhea. 
• Treats internal and external bleeding, as well as hemorrhoids and varicose veins.
• Treats burns, abrasions, and eczema.
• Helps treat venereal disease, vaginal infections, and bladder infections.
• Used to help with dysentery.
• As a diuretic, used for kidney stones and gallstones.
• Effective against parasites.
• Used to help with respiratory infection and as an expectorant. 

Nutritional Benefits of White Oak Bark

• Contains calcium, cobalt, potassium, iron, and vitamin B12. 

How to Use White Oak Bark

• Use as a tincture, syrup, or tea.
• You can use externally as a poultice to stop bleeding, help with varicose veins, or for a wound wash.