![]() Around here, we live in Oak-Hickory Forests of the Central Appalachian Valley, which means Oak is a keystone species that sustains many others, including 500 species of insects, such as Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), who feed on the leaves. We see Oak in a different light, as a forest caretaker and carefree giver. But this connotation has also been terribly misshapen with Oak as a symbol of war, empire, and racist states. The name Oak conjures up symbols of strength and power, both because of its appearance and its common use as dense timber. In Europe, the tree often associates with lightning and thunder gods, perhaps because lightning often strikes tall heights with deep taproots. And if you’re looking for ways to use your leftover acorns, check out these five tasty options.Oak has been a sacred tree in many mythic traditions around the world, speaking to the spread of Quercus’ nearly 500 species, 90 of which grow in North America. Got any other uses for tannic acid? Let us know by leaving a comment. Use this water, with either animal brains or egg yolks (no egg whites) to condition the hide for several hours. Crush a few handfuls of acorns, including shells. This use isn’t medicinal, but if you’re living off the land it’s very helpful. ![]() Sip on this tea over the course of a few hours, repeat if needed, until the diarrhea subsides. Steep a tablespoon of root pieces in an 8-ounce cup of scalding hot water for 15 minutes. Collect a few live roots (any time of year), wash them off and chop them into little pieces. The best source of tannic acid for diarrhea relief is not from acorns, but from blackberry roots. Leave the cloth in place, and repeat this treatment as needed. Soak a clean cloth in the dark brown water, and apply the wet cloth to rashes and any other inflamed skin ailment. Leave it in place and keep it moist for 12 to 24 hours, and the problem should be gone. Use a bit of gauze dressing or a band-aid to hold the cotton ball in the right spot, and drip tannic acid water on the cotton until it’s soaked. ![]() The easiest delivery method that I have used is a cotton ball strapped to the offending toe- or fingernail. Repeat as need, but do not swallow, as this acidic water will give you an upset stomach. Besides tanning, there are several other survival uses.įor tooth troubles, simply swish the bitter water back and forth in your mouth, holding it in there as long as you can. The term tannin (from tanna, an Old High German word for oak or fir tree, as in tannenbaum) refers to the use of wood tannins from oak in tanning animal hides for leather hence the words “tan” and “tanning” for the treatment of leather. Tannins have been attributed with antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-parasitic effects. ![]() What is tannic acid? A tannin (also known as vegetable tannin or tannic acid) is an astringent, bitter plant polyphenolic compound. The tannins that are released are highly soluble, and it only takes a handful of crushed acorns in one pint of water to make a small batch of this remarkable liquid. You can use the first water you pour off when soaking acorns for food, or you can make a more concentrated concoction by boiling crushed acorns (shells and all) in a pot of water. Though it might seem like we’re brewing up some Halloween potion, crushed acorns and hot water can provide us with a great remedy for ailments like inflamed, irritated skin and toothaches-and it can even help us tan a hide.
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