Sorrel

Sorrel has been used as part of a popular herbal cancer remedy since the early 1800’s. It can be cultivated in the garden or foraged for in the wild as French or sheep sorrel (acetosella). Both species have the same properties to cleanse the liver and blood and boost the immune system.

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Rumex acetosa (garden)

Rumex scutatus (French-wild)

Family: Polygonaceae - buckwheat, yellow dock

Parts used: leaves

Actions

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimutagenic

Antioxidant

Astringent

Diuretic

Refrigerant

Styptic

Energetics/Body Systems Affected

Cooling

Toning

Sour

Digestive

Kidney

Liver

Uses

• Purifies and cleanses the liver.

• Stimulates regeneration of tissue.

• Heart support and blood cleansing.

• Strengthens cell walls and blood vessels.

• Immune booster

• Sore throat (gargle)

• Folk cancer remedy, lupus, skin cancer, tumors, cysts, warts (poultice and internal)

• Fever

• Kills and expels worms.

• Dysentery, jaundice, kidney stones

• Hemorrhaging

• Cold sore, herpes

• Quenches thirst

Herb Preparations

• Extract

• Tea

• Juiced

• Herbal oil, salve

• Food; include leaves in culinary dishes (heat will cook out the oxalic acid)

Care/Harvesting

Garden sorrel is a perennial that can be purchased in a nursey. It can also be found in dry open fields, disturbed areas, and yards as French or sheep sorrel.

• Prefers partial shade and a lot of water.

• Harvest leaves anytime.

• Leaves lose their potency after drying so best to use the fresh leaf in preparations or chop and freeze for future use.

Safety

Contains oxalic acid which can be toxic in large and repeated internal dosages. It is best to take a one week break every three weeks.

Essiac Tea

An old Native American cancer cure that was given to Rene Caisse (essiac spelled backward) to treat cancer patients. This blend detoxes the body, attacks cancer cells, lessens the painful side effects of conventional therapies and boosts the immune system with powerful antioxidants.

1.5 lbs. burdock roots

1 lb. sheep sorrel

¼ lb. slippery elms

1 oz. turkey rhubarb root

Use this blend to make an herbal oil or salve for external use while taking internally as a tea or tincture.

Dosage:

Tea (decoction) using ½ oz. of herb blend with 2 oz. water, daily.

Gradually increase to 1 oz. of herb blend with 2 oz. water, daily.

Do not exceed the 1 oz. of blend a day.

The tea should be taken on an empty stomach before bed and more water can be added if it is too strong.

Tincture use:

½ - 1 dropperful, 5 times a day

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