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| Scientific: | Quercus robur | 
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| Other: | Oak tree | 
| Family: | Fagaceae | 
| Synonym: | Quercus alba | 
Strong astringent. 
  
 Dermatologic (topical application) 
 •  varicosities  
 - varicose veins 
 - hemorrhoids 
 - phlebitis 
 - venous insufficiency 
 •  trauma 
 - sprains 
 - hematomas 
 - bruises 
 •  dermatitis 
 - wheeping eczema 
 - contact dermatitis 
  
 Gastrointestinal 
 •  over-relaxed or inflamed mucous membranes with bleeding: 
 •  prolapsed rectum (enema or suppository)  
 •  rectal bleeding 
 •  proctitis (topical application) 
 •  hemorrhoids (topical application) 
 •  inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 
 •  apthous ulcers 
 •  gastric ulcers 
 •  infections 
 •  infectious diarrhea (dysentery) 
  
 Gynecological (douche) 
 •  leukorrhea 
 •  vaginal prolapse  
 •  post-partum uterine bleeding
•  Astringent 
 •  Antiinflammatory 
 •  Antihemorrhagic 
 •  Styptic
Tannins (Gallic Acid )
•  Tincture (1:5 in 60% EtOH): 1-2 ml tid 
 •  Decoction (dried herb): 1 tsp tid
Contraindications: Externally, over large areas of open skin; tannins can be toxic when absorbed systemically.  
  
 High doses (internal): Avoid use. 
  
 Long-term use (internal): Avoid use; tannins may decrease absorption of nutrients, cause constipation, irritate the stomach and cause liver disease.
Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007. 
  
 Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000. 
  
 Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.  
  
 Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.  
  
 Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006. 
  
 Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003. 
  
 Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1988.  
  
 Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002
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