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

Tanoak

Costanoan - Drug, Toothache Remedy

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

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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: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Infusion of bark held in the mouth to tighten loose teeth.

RECRD: 88843 id: 20493

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