Pedunculate oak
Scientific names: Quercus robur, Quercus pedunculata
Family: Fagaceae
Alternate names: Chêne Pédonculé, Corteza de Roble, Eichenrinde, English Oak, European Oak, French Oak, Pelarek, Quercus Cortex, Tanner's Bark, Tanner's Oak
Actions: Anti-allergic, Antioxidant, Cardiovascular
Background
Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) is a type of oak tree commonly found in Europe. Its bark contains high amounts of antioxidants called ellagitannins.
Pedunculate oak might have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which are likely due to the ellagitannins in its bark.
People use pedunculate oak for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), liver damage caused by alcohol, athletic performance, wound healing, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Pedunculate oak might have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which are likely due to the ellagitannins in its bark.
People use pedunculate oak for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), liver damage caused by alcohol, athletic performance, wound healing, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Pedunculate oak wood extract is possibly safe. A specific wood extract (Robuvit, Horphag Research Ltd.) has been used safely for up to 12 weeks.
When applied to the skin: Pedunculate oak leaf extract is possibly safe when used short-term.
When applied to the skin: Pedunculate oak leaf extract is possibly safe when used short-term.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if pedunculate oak is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using pedunculate oak for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
A specific pedunculate oak wood extract (Robuvit, Horphag Research Ltd.) has most often been used by adults in doses of 200-600 mg by mouth daily for up to 6 months. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Pedunculate Oak interacts with any medicines. Before taking Pedunculate Oak, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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