Sorrel
Sorrel
Used Part.
The leaves, the root.
Active Principles.
It
has
a
high oxalic acid content and oxalate; anthraquinone (emodinas)
essential
oils, tannins, quercitin, vitexina,
iron
salts (1. 5%)
vitamin C
.
Drug Action.
Antianaemic remineralizing,
vitamin
. Expectorant, stimulant of the defenses functional capillary protector, appetizer, diuretic: For its content derived Anthraquinone should submit
a
mild laxative,
but
for its content is astringent tannins (its main application is popular as an antidiarrheal and local hemostatic)
Indications.
Constipation,
diarrhea
.
Anemia
, convalescence. Colds and
flu
. Popularly used to be "cleanse" in - depth treatment of
chronic
skin ailments (eczema,
psoriasis
, etc.
Contraindications.
Lithotripsy
oxalic, because of its content in oxalates.
Side Effects.
At high doses can cause vomiting,
diarrhea
and alterations of urination (see intoxication)
Caution / Poisoning.
The poisoning is manifested as
a
table gastroentérico: nausea, vomiting,
cramps
,
diarrhea
. In severe cases can cause hypokalemia,
metabolic
acidosis and
kidney
or
liver
failure
and even death.
Galenica forms / Dosage.
Infusion:
1 teaspoon per cup dessert, two cups
a
day.
External use:
Apply the infusion in the form of washes or towels.
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