What are the traditional uses of Rumex acetosa?

Rumex acetosa has 30 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Rumex acetosa?

Rumex acetosa contains 41 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

Does Rumex acetosa have herb-drug interactions?

Verdica documents 27 potential herb-drug interactions for Rumex acetosa. Always consult a healthcare provider before using herbal preparations alongside any medication.

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Rumex acetosa

Garden Sorrel

Family: Polygonaceae • Genus: Rumex • Region: TEMPERATE ASIA: Amur, Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Ciscaucasia, Dagestan, Eastern Siberia, Georgia, Heilongjiang Sheng, Hokkaidô, Honshu, Iran, Japan, Jiangsu Sheng, Jilin Sheng, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyushu, Liaoning Sheng, Nei Mongol Zizhiqu, Primorye, Qinghai Sheng, Russian Federation, Russian Federation, Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia, Russian Federation-Eastern Siberia, Russian Federation-Western Siberia, Sakhalin, Shikoku, Sichuan Sheng, Taiwan, Turkey, Western Siberia, Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, Xizang Zizhiqu, Yunnan Sheng (possibly other provinces as well),Afghanistan. TROPICAL ASIA: India (north), Nepal, Pakistan, AUSTRALASIA: Australia, Western Australia, EUROPE: Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom (U.K.), Ireland, Norway, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Russian Federation-European part, European part, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Italy (incl. Sardinia, Sicily), North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, France, Portugal, AFRICA: Morocco., United States

Summary: Rumex acetosa (Garden Sorrel) is a plant in the Polygonaceae family. Verdica documents 30 traditional uses, 41 phytochemical compounds, and 27 herb-drug interactions for this species.

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Phytochemicals

Herb-Drug Interactions

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About Rumex acetosa

Rumex acetosa is a species in the Polygonaceae family.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Moderate — keep soil moist
Soil	Well-drained, acidic
Hardiness Zone	USDA 3-7

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page regarding traditional uses of plants have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use information is presented for educational and historical reference purposes only, reflecting documented ethnobotanical practices. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparation, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number immediately.

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