Quercus Robur, English Oak - Classification, Medicinal Uses And Dosage

Dr Vikram Chauhan09 May, 2024Health

Quercus robur commonly known as English oak is a huge deciduous tree belonging to the white oak family with broad leaves. For many years, the oak tree was the dominant woodland tree in England and its history is strongly associated with the Druids. Indigenous peoples of Europe use them as antimicrobial and to treat problems of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), including hemorrhoids and diarrhea.