SORREL RUMEX ACETOSA

SORREL (Rumex acetosa L.) ++

Aggregated with R. crispus L. by MAD. Frankly, I think most species seem to share the same chemistries and indications.

Activities (Sorrel) :
Allergenic (1; WOI); Antibacterial (1; PH2); Antipyretic (f; EFS; KAB; MAD); Antiscorbutic (f; HHB); Antiseptic (1; PH2); Ascaricide (f; HHB); Depurative (f; EFS; HHB; PH2); Diaphoretic (f; EFS); Diuretic (1; HHB; PH2; WOI); Hemostat (f; EFS); Hypoglycemic (1; WOI); Laxative (f; EFS); Litholytic (f; MAD); Secretagogue (1; PH2); Stomachic (f; HHB); Vermifuge (f; HHB).

Indications (Sorrel) :
Abscess (f; KAB); Anemia (f; MAD); Arthrosis (f; MAD); Ascaris (f; HHB); Bacteria (1; PH2); Bile (f; PH2); Bleeding (1; EFS; HHB; MAD; WOI); Boil (f; FEL); Bronchosis (f; WOI); Cancer (1; JLH; WOI); Cancer, liver (1; JLH; WOI); Cancer, skin (1; FEL; FNF); Cancer, spleen (1; JLH; WOI); Chlorosis (f; MAD); Cholecystosis (f; MAD); Constipation (f; EFS); Convulsion (f; WOI); Cramp (f; HHB); Cystosis (f; MAD); Dermatosis (f; EFS; HHB; MAD; WOI); Diabetes (f; MAD); Diarrhea (1; DEM; HHB; WOI); Earache (f; MAD); Epithelioma (1; JLH); Esophagosis (f; HHB); Fever (f; EFS; KAB; MAD); Gallstone (f; MAD); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Hepatosis (f; JLH; MAD; PH2); Hyperglycemia (1; WOI); Impostume (f; JLH); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (1; PH2); Inflammation (f; FEL; PH2); Itch (f; MAD); Ophthalmia (f; MAD); Pharyngosis (f; HHB); Respirosis (f; PH2); Rhinosis (f; PH2); Sore Throat (f; HHB); Splenosis (f; JLH); Stone (f; MAD); Water Retention (1; HHB; PH2; WOI); Wen (f; JLH); Worm (f; HHB); Wound (f; JLH).

Dosages (Sorrel) :
Food farmacy, but don’t overdo it (oxalates).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Sorrel) :
Class 2d. Caution for people prone to kidney stone.“Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PHR; PH2).