Fagaceae Quercus rubra L.

Northern Red Oak

Malecite - Drug, Antidiarrheal

Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 244

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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: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of plant and fir buds or cones used for diarrhea.

RECRD: 44028 id: 32376

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