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All parts of sheep sorrel (leaves, flowers, roots, and stems) are used medicinally. The leaves and stems should be harvested in the spring or summer before the flowers form. The roots are harvested in the fall.

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What are the common names of the sheep sorrel plant?

Common names for the sheep sorrel plant include red sorrel, field sorrel, sour weed, and dock rumex.


What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the poisonous plant Sheep Sorrel?

The scientific or taxonomic name would be Rumex acetosella.


Where is the sheep sorrel plant grown?

Found in grasslands, prairies, meadows, fields, pastures, and roadsides of Europe, Asia, and North America.


What is the Hindi name for sheep sorrel?

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Is sheep sorrel safe for cats?

Yes, in small doses.


Are there any cautions with using sheep sorrel in culinary dishes?

Not to be eaten in large quantities. Small quantities of the leaves of sheep sorrel may be eaten in salads or boiled as a green vegetable.


What is the Latin name of sheep sorrel?

Rumex acetosella and is a member of the Polygonaceae or buckwheat family.


What are the medicinal actions of sheep sorrel?

Antioxidant, diuretic, detoxifying, laxative, astringent, and diaphoretic properties.


What are the ingredients of ESSIAC?

Burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm bark (inner bark), turkey rhubarb.


What are the drug interactions associated with taking sheep sorrel?

No reports of negative effects with standard prescription medications as of 2004.


What are the physical characteristics of the sheep sorrel plant?

Its slim reddish stems grow 4-24 in (10-60 cm) high. Narrow arrow-shaped leaves with a lemon scent grow to 1-4 in (2-10 cm) long. The male plant has yellow flowers while the female plant has red flowers.


What are the side effects associated with using sheep sorrel?

High doses: may cause nausea, a tingling sensation of the tongue, or a severe headache.