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Quercus petraea vs Acacia nilotica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Quercus petraea

Digestive

Acacia nilotica

Digestive

Description

A European oak with similar medicinal bark properties to Q. robur; used as astringent and wound healer.

Ancient African and Middle Eastern tree; gum used since ancient Egypt; bark and pods medicinal.

Active Compounds

tannins, quercitrin, ellagic acid, gallic acid

gum arabic, arabinogalactans, gallic acid, ellagic acid, catechin, tannins

Traditional Uses

Astringent use, Wound healing, Diarrhea treatment

digestive disorders, cough, wound healing, gum disease, diarrhea

Modern Uses

Gastrointestinal astringent, Wound care

prebiotic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried bark as tea

5-15g gum or 3-6g bark tea daily

Contraindications

Excess tannin intake caution

excessive doses, drug absorption interference

Side Effects

Constipation with excess

GI bloating, gas, generally safe

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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