Fagaceae Quercus pagoda Raf.

Cherrybark Oak

Houma - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1941, A List of Plant Curatives Obtained From the Houma Indians of Louisiana, Primitive Man 14:49-75, page 56

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Scientific name: Quercus pagoda Raf.
USDA symbol: QUPA5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Cherrybark Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Houma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Strong decoction of root or bark applied to swollen joints.

RECRD: 93107 id: 32318

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