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OAK
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(Quercus
alba)
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Other
Names
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Duir,
Jove’s Nuts, White
Oak.
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Description
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Oak is
a hardy tree, native to Canada, the United
States, and Mexico.
It grows anywhere from 50 - 150 feet
tall, with up to a 9 foot diameter, producing
large leaves that appear to have
fingers.
Oak is a majestic tree grown mainly for
its beautiful foliage and huge spreading
limbs.
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Classification
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Taste
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Balance
Yin/Yang
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Humor
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Uses/Applications
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The Oak
bark is an effective astringent for diarrhea,
dysentery, and
hemorrhoids.
It is also used for
gingivitis, mouth ulcers, varicose veins, skin
irritations, and to reduce
fever.
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Douche
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Use for
vaginal discharge.
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Enema
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Use for
hemorrhoids.
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Mouthwash
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Use for
tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and
laryngitis.
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Combinations
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Combine
with Gingu before
meals.
For
fever combine with
Chamomile.
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Constituents
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Up to
20% Tannins, Galic Acid, Ellagi
Tannins.
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Action
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Astringent,
Anti-Inflammatory,
Anti-Septic.
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Food
Values
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Cobalt.
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Part
Used
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Bark
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Collection
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Pare
the bark from young branches that are not more
than 4 inches thick.
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Preparation
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Decoction
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Place 1
Tsp. bark in a cup of
water.
Bring to boil.
Simmer 15
minutes.
Take three times per
day.
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Douche
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Steep 1
heaping Tbsp. in
1 1/2 liters of water for 30
minutes.
Strain and use.
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Enema
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Steep 1
heaping Tbsp. in
1 1/2 liters of water for 30
minutes.
Strain and use.
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Tincture
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Take 1
- 2 ml. three times per
day.
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Growing
Directions
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Check
with your local nursery for growing information
for your area.
Oak is very slow
growing.
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History
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The
Greeks held the Oak
sacred.
The Romans dedicated it to Jupiter, and
the Druids respected
it.
In England the name Gospel Oak is still
used relating to the time when Psalms and
Gospel truths were uttered beneath the Oak’s
shade.
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Additional
Information
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1.
Oak is a good substitute for Quinine in
intermittent fever.
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Cautions
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Magick
Information
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Gender:
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Masculine
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Planet:
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Sun
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Element:
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Fire
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Deity:
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Dogda, Dainus, Jupitor, Hecate, Herne, Thor,
Zeus
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Powers:
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Health, Healing, Money, Potency,
Protection
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Magickal
Uses:
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To protect against evil in your home, bind the
twigs of Oak with red thread so they form an
equal armed cross, then hang it in your
home.
To guard against lightening place acorns
in your windows.
Carry Oak wood to protect yourself from
all harm.
If you catch a falling Oak leaf you will
avoid catching a cold all
winter.
Make a fire of Oak wood to chase away
illness, to live for eternity, and to preserve
youthfulness.
Plant an acorn in the dark of the Moon to
ensure you will receive money in the near
future.
Carry a piece of Oak for good
luck.
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