Fagaceae Quercus rubra L.

Northern Red Oak

Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Cough Medicine

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 25, 78

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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, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Infusion of bark taken for severe cough.

RECRD: 93171 id: 32371

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