White Oak ( Quercus alba)
Other Names::
White oak is a large tree with deeply lobed leaves and acorns. Its bark is used medicinally for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Properties::
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antirheumatic
Helps ease pain of rheuatism and inflammation of joints and muscles
Antiseptic
Removes toxins from the body and waste accumulations such as pus. prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Hemostatic
Coagulation, wound healing
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Integumentary
Musculoskeletal
Gastrointestinal