Fagaceae Quercus velutina Lam.

Black Oak

Delaware - Drug, Cold Remedy

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 velutina Lam.
USDA symbol: QUVE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of inner bark used as a gargle for colds.

RECRD: 42652 id: 32548