Episode description
Oak is a massive and impressive tree, long-liver, shelter for many insects and animals, and longtime companion to humankind throughout history. It's widely used in human culture, as a building material, food, medicine, etc.In this episode, Boris Ryabov awakens us to the oak's presence in culture and mythology, and its characteristics in a ceremonial and dieta context.
Book:
Oak: The Frame of Civilization
Articles:
Medicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Activities of Quercus Species
Sacred Tree Profile: Oak’s Medicine, Magic, Mythology, and Meanings