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SHEEP'S SORREL
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Health Benefits
Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella), also known simply as sorrel or dock, is a perennial plant that has been used in multiple roles for centuries, including:
- Anti-inflammatory agent
- Diuretic
- Antibacterial agent and immune system booster
- Antioxidant
- Vitamin deficiency
- Food preparation
Health-Related Uses
Sheep sorrel has several reported health benefits, including treatment for fever, generalized inflammation, and scurvy.
Another common health use for sheep sorrel is reducing pain and inflammation associated with sinusitis. Sorrel’s effectiveness in this setting comes from tannins in the plant, which help to decrease mucus production. In fact, use of sorrel for sinusitis boasts the largest amount of clinical evidence.
Sorrel is also used as adjunctive treatment for bacterial infections (with antibiotics as first-line treatment),and for increasing urine flow.
Side Effects
An important contradiction to sorrel use is a history of kidney stones, as sorrel can lead to kidney stone development due to high amounts of oxalic acid. It is also generally recommended that children and pregnant or breastfeeding women avoid this herb, as not enough information exists regarding its effects in these states. Another side effect that one must be mindful of when taking Sheep sorrel is diarrhea. Diarrhea can lead to potassium loss, and thus, those taking certain diuretic medications prescribed by a physician, which can also lead to potassium loss, should be cautious with sorrel.