Sorrel Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses
Scientific Name: Rumex acetosa
Properties: Immune stimulant, Digestive stimulant, Anti-hypertensive, Wound-healing , Energy booster
What is Sorrel?
Sorrel is the Rumex acetosa plant, a leafy green plant native to Europe. Sorrel is an edible plant and its arrowhead-shaped leaves are used in salads. Sorrel leaves have a tangy yet sour lemony taste.1
Sorrel Health Uses and Health Benefits
Sorrel health benefits include being a natural decongestant and cold fighter. Sorrel has also been used to treat sinus infections and reduce mucus buildup. Sorrel is potassium-rich food, which makes it a functional food for helping to stabilize blood pressure levels. Sorrel is also an effective canker sore remedy, helping reduce pain and inflammation and heal sores quickly. Sorrel is also an ingredient in the cancer-fighting Essiac tea.2
References
- http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=285455
- https://draxe.com/sorrel/
CuresDecoded worldwide community recommends Sorrel for:
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
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Constipation
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Diabetes
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Heart Disease
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
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Ringworm
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Atherosclerosis (Arteriosclerosis)
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Dry Skin (Xeroderma)
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Itching
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