Quercus alba. Kader Kochi.

Synonyms

American white oak.

Constituents

Long lived tree. Height 30 meters. Plant contains grandinin, phenolic compounds, beta sitosterol, and tannic acid. Astringent.

Therapeutics

This is medicine for diarrhoea, and epidemic dysentery. 

It is medicine for aphthae in mouth, and bleeding gums.

It is medicine for portal hypertension, and bleeding piles.

It has antibacterial properties.

Tea prepared with bark is a medicine for arthritis.

It is medicine for night sweats, and polyuria.

It is remedy for alcohol craving (Sulphuric acid).

It is remedy for chronic kidney disease. 

It is an antidote in Nux vomica poisoning (Physostigma). 

Its wood had been used for making beer barrels. 

Dose

5 to 10 drops.

Dilution.