Wood Sorrel
Oxalis acetosella
A tart, lemony woodland leaf nibbled as a cooling, thirst-quenching digestive.
Traditional use (european-folk): A tart, lemony woodland leaf nibbled as a cooling, thirst-quenching digestive.
A tart, lemony woodland leaf nibbled as a cooling, thirst-quenching digestive.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A tart, lemony woodland leaf nibbled as a cooling, thirst-quenching digestive.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- High in oxalates — avoid with kidney stones and use sparingly.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
High in oxalates — avoid with kidney stones and use sparingly.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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