Fagaceae Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.

Tanoak

Costanoan - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 20

View all documented uses for Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.

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Scientific name: Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.
USDA symbol: LIDED2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Tanoak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Infusion of bark used as a wash for face sores.

RECRD: 88842 id: 20492

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