Symptom → Plant Sources
Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) as a tool for helping with Bloating
Evidence
inferred from digestive action
3 sources supporting Common Sorrel for Bloating. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's digestive aid action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
Bioactive compounds and health benefits of edible Rumex species - A review
View source Edible and medicinal Rumex species (including sorrel) are rich in phenylpropanoids and anthraquinones responsible for anticancer, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-dysenteric, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antihypertensive and anticoagulant properties. This review focuses on preclinical evidence for the efficacy and safety of Rumex species used as traditional foods and herbal remedies.