Oak trees also bear acorns, which were a staple in the Native American diet. They were sometimes leached, dried and ground into flour. The Indians often gathered the acorns and stored them to ensure a continual winter food supply. The key substances of white oak are tannin and quercin. Tannin is present in the bark at approximately 11 percent and accounts for white oak s bitter and astringent qualities.
White oak contains the minerals manganese, calcium and zinc .
Each capsule contains 460 mg white oak bark. Take 2 capsules with a meal three times daily. The herbs, formulas, and recipies contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical care. As with any other medicine or remedy, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if these herbal remedies are right for you. These remedies may not be for everyone, and like any other type of remedy may have side effects.