Fagaceae Quercus alba L.

White Oak

Delaware, Ontario - Drug, Tonic

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 68, 82

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Scientific name: Quercus alba L.
USDA symbol: QUAL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: White Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Ontario
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Compound infusion of bark taken as a tonic.

RECRD: 93062 id: 31890