by DaySounds © 2013-14
Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)
maturation; however, they shouldn't be consumed green regularly or in large
quantities, as they contain tannic acid, which is toxic to humans--plus their
flavor is not pleasant. They taste better and are more healthy being collected
while brown, and boiled in water for 10-20 minutes. For millennia, they have
been used in stews, and as flour (in the absence of cereals, like wheat).
Regarding their medical uses, they are a good source of vitamin B complex,
protein, and carbohydrates. A poultice can be made with squeezed acorns
and applied directly on skin that has been affected by poisonous liquids from
plants. Also, a tea can be made with green acorns and taken internally to treat
diarrhea, and as an antioxidant--just keep in mind the warning given earlier
regarding its consumption.
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