Fagaceae Quercus rubra L.

Northern Red Oak

Delaware - Drug, Throat Aid

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 30

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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: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Infusion of bark used for hoarseness.

RECRD: 42651 id: 32370

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