QUERCUS ALBA
\kwˈɜːkəs ˈalbə], \kwˈɜːkəs ˈalbə], \k_w_ˈɜː_k_ə_s ˈa_l_b_ə]\
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large slow-growing deciduous tree of the eastern United States having stout spreading branches and leaves with usually 7 rounded lobes; yields strong and durable hard wood
By Princeton University
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large slow-growing deciduous tree of the eastern United States having stout spreading branches and leaves with usually 7 rounded lobes; yields strong and durable hard wood
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The bark of all these varieties is, probably, alike in medicinal properties. It is powerfully astringent and tonic, and has been used internally in intermittents, and externally in decoction, as an astringent wash, where such is indicated. Acorns, Ceces, Nucea Quercus, (F.) Glands, were at one time much used as food; and a decoction of them was once recommended in dysentery and diarrhoea, in glandular obstructions, etc. A pessary made of them has been advised in immoderate flow of the menses. They are not now used.
By Robley Dunglison
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.