Liber Herbarum Minor (English)

Rev.18-07-2008

Broadleaf sorrel

Plant names
Polygonaceae
English Broadleaf sorrel, Common English sorrel, Common sorrel, Cow sorrel, Cuckoo sorrel, French sorrel, Garden sorrel, Red sorrel, Sorrel, Sour dock
Latin Rumex acetosa L., Rumex acetosa ssp. acetosa var. acetosa
Plant partsHerb / Grass, Leaf, Root, Whole plant
Diseases & Uses
Diseases Abdominal trouble, abscess, acne, Aids digestion, Anthelmintic, Antidiarrheic, Antipyretic, Asthma, Astringent, Blood cleanser, blood formation, cleansing, constipation, cooling, cordial, disorder of the kidneys, diuretic, fever, furuncle, good for the liver, good for the stomach, Icterus, itching rash, laxative, Liver diseases, mild laxative, polisher, Rashes, reduces swellings, Scurvy, Skin diseases, tumor, Weakness of the liver, Wounds
Women's diseases All women's diseases, menstrual disorder
Homoeopathically uses homoeopathically use
Other uses Anthelmintics, colouring
Contents
 Alpha-linolenic-Acid, Anthracene, ascorbic acid, Ash, Beta-carotene, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Chrysophanic-Acid, Chrysophanol, Copper, emodin, Fat, Fibres, flavo-Glycoside, Hyperin, hyperoside, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Oxalic acid, Potassium, Potassium oxalate, Proteins, Quercetin, Riboflavin, rutin, Sodium, Tannic acid, Tanning agents, tartaric acid, Thiamine, Vitamin C, Vitexin, Water, Zinc

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