Fighting Fatigue with Oak Wood Extract

[Carl]

Well, for anyone who wants to try it, it's apparently available in several forms.

In an herbal "coffee":
http://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Coffee-Quercus-Robur-Caffeine/dp/B00N6M2XEU/ref=sr_1_4

http://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-RibogenTM-French-Extract/dp/B00OZV8SZY/ref=sr_1_17

A tincture:
http://www.amazon.com/Alcoholic-Tincture-Quercus-robur-100ml/dp/B00IT26IS4/ref=sr_1_27

Powdered oak:
http://www.amazon.com/White-Oak-Bark-Powder-2-2/dp/B005DZIX2Y/ref=sr_1_9

And in France:
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00LLAB6IS

I wonder what they mean by oak wood and if it includes oak bark. Oak bark has anti-inflammatory and hemostatic properties and is used for a lot of ailments, including gynecological diseases, diarrhea, dysentery, stomach and intestinal bleeding, liver and spleen plroblems, cholera, pyelonephritis, etc. It is also used in homeopathy and in veterinary medicine. They teach us here, that oak bark decoction treats various stomach problems and intoxications.

I am not sure whether oak wood extract is the same as oak bark extract. AFAIK the bark is not used in oak barrels, though they may contain the same compounds.

The product is available in 200mg caps from the Life Extension (presumably the same or similar formula as Robuvit) under the name RiboGen:
http://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-RibogenTM-French-Extract/dp/B00OZV8SZY

 

[shijing]

Thanks to Laura for posting about this and to everyone who's helped to research it so far -- it does look promising, and might be good to try along with PQQ as well. We're certainly learning a lot about cellular machinery (mitochondria and ribosomes)!

 

[loreta]

I just bought today oak bark. So we can do an infusion with it? I am not sure. I know that Gaby is taking oak but I was wondering in what sort: pils? bark? power?

Thanks for all this information about oak.

Also wanted to say that Oak essence, in the Bach Flowers are very good to give strenght, I try it before finding the bark. It works. So dear Doctor Bach knew that oak was something that help fatigue, spiritual fatigue or physical fatigue. Amazing.

 

[JonnyRadar]

This is really fascinating, thanks Laura for posting it. It makes me wonder if there is something archetypal going on here? I've been reading accounts lately of successfully treating ocular cancer with raw eyeball, liver disease with raw liver, brain damage with raw brain, etc... In short, homeopathy - "treat like with like."

It causes me to think that because Oak is so strong and resilient, that it may be part of the reason why it's imbued with qualities that fight fatigue. I know there's "nuts and bolts" elements at play here, like the root physical effects of Roburin A, but the archetypal connection seem really strong as well...

Looking more into it now. :)

 

[Gaby]

I'm taking this one:

_http://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-RibogenTM-French-Extract/dp/B00PHSM37S

Got it on a special offer. It turned out to be the one thing I needed during this period of time. I have less allergies, lemon juice as a condiment and some onions produce no issues. Before, I would get hives and hay fever symptoms. I have more energy and mental clarity after night shifts as well. I love this supplement!

After one more month of "treatment", I'll get any of the ones recommended in this thread and/or take a break :)

 

[loreta]

I'm taking this one:

_http://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-RibogenTM-French-Extract/dp/B00PHSM37S

Got it on a special offer. It turned out to be the one thing I needed during this period of time. I have less allergies, lemon juice as a condiment and some onions produce no issues. Before, I would get hives and hay fever symptoms. I have more energy and mental clarity after night shifts as well. I love this supplement!

After one more month of "treatment", I'll get any of the ones recommended in this thread and/or take a break :)

Thanks Gaby.

 

[Mr. Premise]

I'm taking this one:

_http://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-RibogenTM-French-Extract/dp/B00PHSM37S

Got it on a special offer. It turned out to be the one thing I needed during this period of time. I have less allergies, lemon juice as a condiment and some onions produce no issues. Before, I would get hives and hay fever symptoms. I have more energy and mental clarity after night shifts as well. I love this supplement!

After one more month of "treatment", I'll get any of the ones recommended in this thread and/or take a break :)

That's the kind I just ordered yesterday. Kind of expensive, so I'll try it out and see how it goes.

 

[Mr. Premise]

Mine just came in the mail today and I tried it out. I really feel something! Could be a placebo effect, but it's pretty noticeable. More focus, mental energy, etc.

 

[Gaby]

Mine just came in the mail today and I tried it out. I really feel something! Could be a placebo effect, but it's pretty noticeable. More focus, mental energy, etc.

I noticed something the first day I took it as well. I kept to myself just in case it was placebo. A month or so later with more energy and less allergies... I love this supplement!!

 

[Mr. Premise]

Mine just came in the mail today and I tried it out. I really feel something! Could be a placebo effect, but it's pretty noticeable. More focus, mental energy, etc.

I noticed something the first day I took it as well. I kept to myself just in case it was placebo. A month or so later with more energy and less allergies... I love this supplement!!

I'm glad the effect lasts! I feel more on top of things today than I have for a long time.

 

[happyliza]

I was so glad you recommended this oak bark. I have ordered the same one and they shipped today but can take from 2 - 6 weeks to reach here! But will need it anyway as energy is always the last to come back and symptoms are increasing - along the lines of the Chronic cfatigue syndrome plus new headaches and now falling asleep earlier and even sitting up!

Before my chinese herbalist/acupuncture doctor gave me Panax Ginseng Extract Liquid which i found really worked as well as ginseng tablets, both about £10 each. Though i am not sure whether they have the same extra healing properties, or maybe even different ones.

A great find Laura!I can't wait to be more productive again. Thanks

 

[Divide by Zero]

Great find! I've been having energy issues (strength good but endurance low) in the last few months and this could help.

Has anyone tried the powder from this previous link? ( https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/oak-bark-powder/profile )

I wonder if the capsules are just the powder put into capsules or processed in another way.

 

[Palinurus]

Managed to find two more scientific research articles about this Oak Wood extract:

Effect of the French Oak Wood Extract Robuvit on Markers of Oxidative Stress and Activity of Antioxidant Enzymes in Healthy Volunteers: A Pilot Study (August 2014)
Source: _http://www.hindawi.com/journals/omcl/2014/639868/

Improved management of primary chronic fatigue syndrome with the supplement French oak wood extract (Robuvit®): a pilot, registry evaluation. (November 2013; March 2014)
Source: _http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24231834

Press summary of this latter one: Study Finds French Oak Wood Extract Beneficial for ME/CFS Patients
Source: _http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=twitter_article&LIBID=18501

Looks really promising, I think.

 

[Divide by Zero]

Is white oak bark the same as this french oak bark?

I can't seem to find anything about the difference.

 

[Josi]

Great find! I've been having energy issues (strength good but endurance low) in the last few months and this could help.

Has anyone tried the powder from this previous link? ( https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/oak-bark-powder/profile )

I wonder if the capsules are just the powder put into capsules or processed in another way.

Hi Divide By Zero,

I ordered the powder and I have been taking for about 4 weeks now. I just mix about a teaspoon in a little water and drink it. It taste like a ultra mild cinnamon.