Common sorrel / Curly dock (Kiselica / Štavelj)

Traditionally used

⚠ Avoid in history of calcium oxalate kidney stones. Do not exceed normal food quantities. Young leaves eaten as a nutritive spring tonic and mild digestive. Root decoction as a traditional mild laxative and blood purifier.

On the Adriatic shore

⚠ Izbjegavati kod anamneze kalcij-oksalatnih bubrežnih kamenaca. Ne prekoračivati uobičajene prehrambene količine. Mladi listovi kao hranjivi proljetni tonik; dekokt korijena kao blago laksativno i pročišćavajuće sredstvo.

In three languages

Français — ⚠ À éviter en cas d'antécédents de calculs rénaux d'oxalate de calcium. Ne pas dépasser les quantités alimentaires normales. Jeunes feuilles consommées comme tonique printanier nutritif. Décoction de racine comme léger laxatif et dépuratif traditionnel.

Safety

Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.

⚑Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.

Sources & lineage

Kept alongside

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