Fagaceae Quercus alba L.

White Oak

Mohegan - Drug, Veterinary Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 75, 132

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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: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Veterinary Aid
Notes: Infusion of inner bark used as a liniment for horses with pain.

RECRD: 93080 id: 31914