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Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) and Swelling / fluid retention: evidence and sources

Preliminary evidence

inferred from diuretic action

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The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants

Chevallier, A · 1996

Traditional / referenceChickweedCommon SorrelCommon chickweedchickenwortgarden sorrel+3 moreRumex acetosa

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A Modern Herbal

Grieve, M · 1931

Traditional / referenceBaltic pineChickweedCommon SorrelCommon chickweedDutch clover+43 moreAchillea millefolium

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powo.science.kew.org

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · n.d.

Traditional / referenceCommon Sorrelgarden sorreloseillesorrelRumex acetosa

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3 sources supporting Common Sorrel for Swelling / fluid retention. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.

Mechanistic basis

This use is associated with the plant's diuretic action.