Fagaceae Quercus rubra L.
Northern Red Oak
Delaware - Drug, Cough Medicine
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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Quercus rubra L.
Scientific name: Quercus rubra L.
USDA symbol: QURUR (
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Common names: Northern Red Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Infusion of bark used for severe coughs.
RECRD: 42650 id: 32369