Quercus robur Pedunculate oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus robur
Pedunculate oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus robur plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pedunculate oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. pedunculata.

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Latin Name:  Quercus robur
Common Name:  Pedunculate oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  30

Habitat:  Often the dominant woodland tree, especially on clay soils and in the eastern half of Britain, but avoiding acid peat and shallow limestone soils[17].

Medicinal Information: The oak tree has a long history of medicinal use. It is antiinflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, decongestant, haemostatic and tonic[4, 7, 9, 13, 21, 165]. The bark is the part of the plant that is most commonly used[4], though other parts such as the galls, seeds and seed cups are also sometimes used[7]. A decoction of the bark is useful in the treatment of chronic diarrhoea, dysentery, intermittant fevers, haemorrhages etc[4]. Externally, it is used to bathe wounds, skin eruptions, sweaty feet, piles etc[9]. It is also used as a vaginal douche for genital inflammations and discharge, and also as a wash for throat and mouth infections[9]. The bark is harvested from branches 5 - 12 years old, and is dried for later use[9]. Any galls produced on the tree are strongly astringent and can be used in the treatment of haemorrhages, chronic diarrhoea, dysentery etc[4]. The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are 'Despondency', 'Despair, but never ceasing effort'[209]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the bark. It is used in the treatment of disorders of the spleen and gall bladder[9].

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