Sessile Oak
OTHER NAME(S): Durmast Oak, European Oak, French Oak, Quercus Corex, Tanner's Bark, Tanner's Oak, Quercus petraea, Quercus sessiliflora, Roble sésil, Chêne sessile
Overview
Sessile oak is a type of oak tree. It is commonly found in Europe.
Sessile oak is used for diarrhea and swelling of the mouth, throat, anus, or genitals. Sessile oak is also applied to the skin for swelling or inflammation.
Sessile oak has been used to make barrels to store wines.
Sessile oak contains chemicals that act as antioxidants.
Sessile oak contains chemicals that act as antioxidants.
Uses
Insufficient Evidence for
- Skin Conditions.
- Diarrhea.
- Inflammation of the mouth, gentials, and anus.
- Other uses.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of sessile oak for these uses.
Precautions
There isn’t enough reliable information available to know if sessile oak is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of sessile oak if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Sessile Oak overview.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of sessile oak depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for sessile oak. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
References
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