White Oak Bark

History:

The White Oak tree is a stately, deciduous member of more than fifty species of oaks found in the United States, and is said to be native to the eastern part of North America. The "Mighty Oak," long a symbol of strength (and the emblem on the first flag of the Revolutionary forces during the United States War of Independence), thrives as an ornamental in rich, deep, well-drained, acidic soil in sun or partial shade and may reach well over one hundred feet in height at maturity. In ancient times, the Oak was dedicated to Thor, the Norse god of thunder, and this gave rise to the false belief that an Oak tree could never be struck by lightning. This belief led to the placement of acorn symbols in a home for protection, with acorn-shaped wooden pulls attached to Venetian Blind cords to guard those dwelling within. Oak's botanical genus, Quercus, is said to be derived from the Celtic word, quer, meaning "fine" and cuez, meaning "tree," and its botanical specific, alba, is translated from Latin, meaning "white." The White Oak has been an important medicine in the history of Native Americans and settlers alike. Several Native Americans ate the ground meal from acorns of the White Oak as a dietary staple, and many tribes used White Oak Bark as an important preparation for wounds, bowels and rectal tissue. The Menominees and Potawatomis used a liquid from the scraped inner bark for piles, and the Penobscots drank its liquid for bowel health. The American Colonists learned of its therapeutic uses from the Native Americans and also used it as a substitute for the English Oak, often employing it in barrel making, shipbuilding and leather tanning. White Oak is still a valuable hardwood timber product, which is used in furniture, railroad ties, flooring and cabinetmaking. It was listed as an astringent, tonic and antiseptic in the United States Pharmacopœia from 1820 to 1916, as well as the Dispensatory of the United States. There has been renewed interest in the inner bark and galls (growths produced by fungi and insects) of the White Oak because of the bitter astringent tannin content, which is also a major source of tannic acid and an important ingredient in herbal preparations. The acorns of the White Oak have been roasted like coffee and used as a coffee or tea substitute, especially by those who suffer from loose bowels. Some of the constituents in White Oak Bark include beta-carotene, beta-sitosterol, catechin, gallic acid, pectin, quercetin, tannin, sulfur, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, B-vitamins and vitamin C.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) to three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known warnings with the use of White Oak Bark Herbal Supplement; however, it should be noted that prolonged use of astringents is not recommended.

Capsule Information:
Our White Oak Bark supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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