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Quercus robur
(Oak)
Botanical info:
Oak is a large deciduous tree, with circumference of grand oaks from 4 m to an exceptional 12 m. It is a long-lived tree, with a large wide spreading crown of rugged branches. Its natural habitat includes mixed and deciduous forests. It is indigenous in Europe extending eastward to Caucasus. Flowering from March to April.
Hippocratic legacy:
a. In Fractures:
a. The oak wood is described as a fundamental supplement of doctors for application in fractured bones.
b. In Joints:
a. An oak plank is described for the treatment of spinal cord disorders.
c. In Diseases of Women 2:
a. The bark and leaves are recommended for uterus displacement.