Oak, Garry (White) (Quercus garryana) Native

Oak, Garry (White) (Quercus garryana)

Parts used: acorns, bark

Medicinal and other uses: The acorns were leached of tannins and eaten, often ground into flour. The bark was one of the ingredients in the Saanich ‘4 barks’ medicine used against.

Cautions: None stated tuberculosis and other ailments (Pojar 50).

Oak, Garry White Quercus garryana

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