Fagaceae Quercus rubra L.
Northern Red Oak
Malecite - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 255
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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: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Infusion of bark or roots used for diarrhea.
RECRD: 44135 id: 32375