Quercus velutina

Quercus velutina
Family:Quercus velutina; Antiaphonic; Astringent; Disinfectant; Emetic; Febrifuge; Ophthalmic; Salve; Tonic.
Common name:Black oak
The inner bark contains quercitannic acid and is used medicinally mainly as a mild astringent. It is inferior to the bark of white oaks because it contains large amounts of tannin. The bark is astringent disinfectant emetic febrifuge and tonic. It is used in the treatment of chronic dysentery intermittent fevers indigestion asthma and lost voice. An infusion has been used as a gargle for sore throats hoarseness colds etc. The bark can be chewed as a treatment for mouth sores. An infusion of the bark has been used as a wash for sore and chapped skin. A decoction of the crushed bark has been used as a wash for sore eyes. Any galls produced on the tree are strongly astringent and can be used in the treatment of haemorrhages chronic diarrhoea dysentery etc.

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