Acorn

This nut from the oak tree has many different uses and is perhaps one of the healthiest nuts you can eat. Loaded with several vitamins and minerals. It tends to taste great and can be prepared in may ways.

Common Name:	Acorn
Botanical Name:	Quercus robur
Other Names:	Oak Seed, Oak Nut
Habitat:	Fall Season on Oak trees of all species
Medicinal Uses:	Ground into a powder it can be used as an internal astringent to help stop diarrhea. It also can be eaten roasted to provide the body with a high level of antioxidants and Vitamin B complexs
Magickal Representation:	Birth, Growth, Perseverance, Courage, Strenghth, Gathering, the Oak King,
Preparation and Dosage:	2 Tbsp finely ground powder to cup of warm water for diarrhea. Roasted can be eaten for B complex Vitamins and taste. No way to overdose on this
Parts Used:	Nut
Location:	Wooded Areas, with relative climate and moisture, medium sunlight. East Coast Canada to United States, Eastern and Central Europe
Classification:	Nut
Bibliography:	Encyclopedia of Medicinal Herbs ~ Joseph Kadans, N.D., Ph.D. ©1970 Arco Publishing Co. Inc. pg.20-21