A genus of annual, often perennial herbs, sometimes subshrubs of the Oxalidaceae family.
This plant improves metabolism, increases appetite, has an antihelminthic, hemostatic, wound-healing, diuretic and choleretic effect. In addition, wood sorrel eliminates heartburn, vomiting, normalizes the acidity of gastric juice, reduces blood pressure, is an antiscorbutic and antidote for mercury and arsenic poisoning.
There are more than 500 species of wood sorrel in the world, mainly in South Africa, South America and Mexico. In Russia and neighboring countries, there are 6 species.
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The leaves of the common wood sorrel are edible. They are added to fresh spring salads and soups (as a substitute for sorrel) or used to make refreshing drinks. It stimulates the appetite and is rich in vitamins; however, due to its oxalic acid content, it should not be consumed in large quantities, especially by people with kidney disease.
ReplyDeleteA vast genus of perennial herbs and subshrubs known for their butterfly-wing-like leaves and their ability to fold them up at night or during overcast weather. The plant derives its Russian name from the pleasant, tart taste of its leaves, caused by a high content of oxalic and ascorbic acids. In cultivation, *Oxalis* is popular as a low-maintenance houseplant, a garden perennial, or an edible woodland green. It is often referred to colloquially as the "flower of happiness" or "lucky clover."
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