Oxalis acetosella

Oxalis acetosella
Family:Oxalis acetosella; Anodyne; Antiscorbutic; Astringent; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Febrifuge; Irritant; Stomachic.
Common name:Wood sorrel
The fresh or dried leaves are anodyne antiscorbutic astringent diuretic emmenagogue expectorant febrifuge irritant and stomachic. A decoction is used in the treatment of fevers both to quench the thirst and allay the fever. Externally the leaves are crushed and applied locally to dispel boils and abscesses they also have an astringent affect on wounds. When used internally some caution is advised due to the oxalic acid content of the leaves the plant is contra-indicated for people suffering from gastritis or a calculus condition.

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