Common Oak
Quercus robur
Quercus robur is a deciduous tree species central to various European herbal traditions. It has been traditionally utilized as an astringent, depurative, and for treating bleeding, fever, scrofula, and warts. Scientific evidence regarding its medicinal properties is limited, though studies have demonstrated that extracts can facilitate the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles with moderate antibacterial activity. Research also indicates that the plant exhibits resilience to heat and drought stress. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.
- Traditionally for
- bleeding · astringent
- Traditions
- traditional · Russian / post-Soviet
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- bleeding
- astringent
- depurative
- fever
- scrofula
- warts
What the science says
- A consistent legacy effect of seed origin was found on the prokaryotic rhizosphere microbiome and metabolome, while tree species had no significant impact.
- The type of extraction medium significantly influenced the properties of electrospun PVA fibers containing Quercus robur extracts.
- Phytochemical profiling and green synthesis from Quercus robur acorn yielded stable silver nanoparticles with moderate antibacterial activity.
- Quercus robur maintained gas exchange, showed minimal leaf damage, and recovered rapidly under heat stress and drought conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Common Oak?
Common Oak (Quercus robur) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Common Oak traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Common Oak for: bleeding, astringent, depurative, fever, scrofula, warts. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Common Oak?
Common Oak appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional, Russian / post-Soviet.
What does the scientific evidence say about Common Oak?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Common Oak; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: A consistent legacy effect of seed origin was found on the prokaryotic rhizosphere microbiome and metabolome, while tree species had no significant impact.
How strong is the evidence for Common Oak?
The strongest finding for Common Oak carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Common Oak safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Common Oak in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Common Oak interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Common Oak in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Common Oak?
Common Oak is also known as: дуб черешчатый, chêne pédonculé.
Is Common Oak a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Provenance legacies override species effects in shaping oak rhizosphere microbiomes and metabolomes. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The Effect of the Extraction Medium (A Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent-Derived System vs. Ethanol) on the Properties of Electrospun PVA Fibers Containing Quercus robur Extracts. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Water Availability and Hydraulic Strategies Control Leaf Thermoregulation and Damage During Heat Stress and Recovery in Temperate Tree Species. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phytochemical Profiling and Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Quercus robur Acorn: Characterization and Biological Evaluation. literature abstract metadata