Fagaceae Quercus rubra L.

Northern Red Oak

Chippewa - Drug, Heart Medicine

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 338

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Scientific name: Quercus rubra L.
USDA symbol: QURUR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Northern Red Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Heart Medicine
Notes: Compound decoction of inner bark prepared ceremonially for heart trouble.

RECRD: 93170 id: 32367

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