SORREL (French Sorrel) Rumex acetosa.

All herbs should be used in moderation and not in large quantities. Please consult a Herbalist.
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Drives away poison from the heart.
It is widely known for its blood cleansing properties.
 
Annual/biennial/Perennial Hardy Perennial.
Appearance Succulent leaves of pale green that are arrow shaped and red-brown flower spikes.
Height 2ft/60cms
Growing Position Full sun or shade and sheltered.
Fertiliser Light organic through the summer.
Propagation and soil Can be started from seed or divide your existing plant. Light, rich, well drained soil.
Spring Sow seeds in rows or pots and thin seedlings if necessary.
Summer Do not allow the plant to set seed unless you need some for the following year.
Autumn Lift and divide the plants to increase your stock.
Winter  
Use Leaves and young shoots.
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary Medicinal and Culinary
Areas of help Diuretic, blood-cleansing, eczema, high in vitamin C and good for kidney stones. It is the acid quality of Sorrel which makes it especially good for the body.
Storage Fresh or dried.
Specific Use
  • Add to salads
  • Make Sorrel soup
  • Cook like spinach
  • It can be a little bitter, so an acquired taste
Recipe
Large doses can be harmful.
Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

Standard Tea:
Take a tablespoon three times a day.
Crush up the leaves with a pestle and morter, mix in a little water and apply to tumours or any other type of skin eruption.

 
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