Fagaceae Quercus stellata Wangenh.
Post Oak
Creek - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Swanton, John R, 1928, Religious Beliefs and Medical Practices of the Creek Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #42:473-672, page 659
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Quercus stellata Wangenh.
Scientific name: Quercus stellata Wangenh.
USDA symbol: QUST (
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Common names: Post Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Creek
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Bark used to make a drink taken for dysentery.
RECRD: 93230 id: 32513