Product Details
Place of Origin: Hungary
Botanical Name
Form
- Diuretic – Substance that increases urinary output
- Refrigerant- substance that produces a superficial inflammation of the skin to relieve a deeper inflammation (in muscles, joints, ligaments)
- Alternative- Substance that improves detoxification and aids elimination to reduce accumulations of metabolic wastes products within the body.
- Antiscorbutic- Substance the prevention and treatment of scurvy, and in wound-healing and tissue repair.
- Styptic –Substance that stops bleeding topically
Constituents: glycosides: hyperoside, quercetin-3d-galactoside, anthraquinones: emodin, aloe emodin, chrysophanol, rhein, physcion, vitamins: a, b complex, c, d, e, k, oxalates, tannins
health benefits that have been associated with sheep sorrel include:
- helping enhance the flow of urine
- treating fevers and inflammations
- treating kidney and urinary tract diseases
- as a remedy for intestinal parasites
- helping in maintaining the normal levels of blood sugar
- as a topical remedy for eczema, herpes, and itchy rashes
- helping with a variety of digestive problems
- cooling the liver – this is great for detoxing from alcohol
- strengthening the heart
Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is an herb that many Americans consider to be just a common weed, particularly in areas where blueberries grow. However, its medicinal uses have been known for quite some time. In fact, it has recently received extra attention for its use in a common cancer tea. Historically, sheep sorrel has been used to treat a variety of issues from inflammation and diarrhea to scurvy and cancer. What’s interesting about this herb is that every single part of the plant can be used medicinally.
Sheep Sorrel Natural Antioxidant Benefits
The sheep sorrel herb has been considered a rich source of vitamin C, E, beta-carotene, and other carotenoids. In fact, in “The New Healing Herb,” sheep sorrel is cited as one of the most potent antioxidant herbs known.
Reduces Mucus
Sorrel has a drying effect on the body, which makes its consumption an excellent natural way to reduce mucous production. The reason why it’s so good at reducing mucus is because it contains tannins which you might be familiar with if you’re a tea drinker.
Tannins are astringent, polyphenolic compounds that can be found in some plants. If you have a any issue that involves an overproduction of mucus, such as the common cold, then sorrel can help reduce that mucus and get you feeling better even faster!
Helps Fight Cancer
Sorrel’s high vitamin A and C content makes it excellent for the immune system, which means it can possibly benefit cancer, among other immune-based ailments. The variety of sorrel known as sheep sorrel is one of four ingredients in the herbal cancer treatment known as Essiac tea.
Improves Sinus Infections
Sorrel is commonly used to help reduce inflammation and pain that accompanies sinusitis, more commonly referred to as a sinus infection. Due to its high anti oxidant content , especially its high vitamin C content, it’s awesome at reducing swelling and providing pain relief, which are both key when it comes to sinus infections.
Sorrel Precautions
It’s important not to overdo it on sorrel since it contains oxalic acid Oxalic acid is present in many fruits and vegetables like spinach and rhubarb but it’s potentially toxic in large doses. Too much oxalic acid in the body can cause kidney stones — thus, large amounts of sorrel by mouth might increase the risk of developing kidney stones. If you have ever had kidney stones or any other kidney issues, talk to your doctor before consuming this nightshade.
It’s not recommended in large amounts for children, pregnant women and nursing mothers. There is a report of death after consuming a large amount (specifically 500 grams), but you would have to eat cups and cups to have that amount. When it comes to supplementation, just make sure you take the lower and proper dose and consult a health professional if you feel .
Equine use :
Recommended for older horses to help restore health and well being .
The long term use of corticosteroids may cause Equine Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a progressive, chronic disease that causes the degeneration of joints, resulting in pain, stiffness and lameness in performance and pleasure horses of any age. … Essentially, osteoarthritis is a breakdown in the cartilage of a synovial joint (i.e. a freely-moving joint). It also suppresses the tendons to heal naturally. Assists in relieving a deeper inflammation (in muscles, joints, ligaments) .
Improves detoxification and aids elimination to reduce accumulations of metabolic wastes products within the body.
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