Sorrel (Common)
Scientific name
: Rumex acetosa
Other names:
Català: Agrella
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Dansk: Almindelig Syre
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Deutsch: Wiesen-Sauerampfer
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Español: Acedera
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Eesti: Hapu oblikas
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Suomi: Niittysuolaheinä
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Français: Oseille
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Italiano: Acetosa
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日本語: スイバ
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Lietuviškai: Valgomoji rūgštynė
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Latviešu: Pļavas skābene
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Nederlands: Veldzuring
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Polski: Szczaw zwyczajny
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Português: Azeda
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Русский: Щавель кислый
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Svenska: Ängssyra
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Short Description
The pleasantly sour taste in the leaves is attributed to the presence of oxalic acid. An infusion is recommended for internal and external use against skin diseases and inflammation of the oral mucosa (1-2 teaspoons of crushed leaves per one ...
Author: Bruno P. Kremer
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