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Sorrel is a plant that has been used not only in cooking, but also in medicine. Sorrel has numerous he alth benefits that have been used by herbalists for centuries. Sorrel will help with digestive ailments, as well as bruises and swelling. Check what other properties sorrel have and try the recipe for a delicious sorrel soup and sorrel salad.
The healing properties of sorrelwere already used by Greek doctors. Curly sorrel fruit extracts in wine or water have foundapplicationin diarrhea and various gastrointestinal diseases, and even in scorpion bites.
On the other hand, the roots of this type of sorrel, boiled in water or raw, were used in skin diseases, and boiled in wine as a mouthwash for toothache and ear diseases (formerly raw sorrel juice was dripped into the ear in case of inflammation) .
In turn, sorrel lanceolate in ancient times obtained the name of an effective herb against scurvy (due to the high content of vitamin C). Another type of sorrel used in medicine is field sorrel.
Currently, there are several dozen species of sorrel in Poland. Most of them are used in cooking, although they also have medicinal properties.
Contents:
- Sorrel for digestive problems
- Sorrel - calories, nutritional values
- Sorrel - bactericidal and fungicidal properties
- Sorrel for cough
- Sorrel - is it harmful?
- Sorrel for sprains and burns
- Sorrel and allergy
- Sorrel - contraindications
- Sorrel - use in the kitchen
- Sorrel - recipe for sorrel soup
Sorrel for digestive problems
Sorrels (all species) contain a lot of tannins - compounds that reduce the severity of diarrhea or stop it, acting as an astringent on the mucosa of the large intestine.
Therefore, they are used in natural medicine as an anti-diarrheal agent. Modern phytotherapy also recommends an infusion of leaves or raw sorrel juice to stimulate the appetite.
Worth knowingSorrel - calories, nutritional values of raw / cooked sorrel (in 100g)Energy - 22/20 kcal Total protein - 2 / 1.83 g Fat - 0.70 / 0.64 g Carbohydrates - 3.20 / 2.93 g Fiber - 2.9 / 2.6 gVitaminsVitamin C - 48.0 /26.3 mg Thiamine - 0.040 / 0.034 mg Riboflavin - 0.100 / 0.086 mg Niacin - 0.500 / 0.411 mg Vitamin B6 - 0.122 / 0.100 mg Folic acid - 13/8 µg Vitamin A - 4000/3474 IUMineralsCalcium - 44 / 38 mg Iron - 2.40 / 2.08 mg Magnesium - 103/89 mg Phosphorus - 63/52 mg Potassium - 390/321 mg Sodium - 4/3 mg Zinc - 0.20 / 0.17 mgData source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
Sorrel - bactericidal and fungicidal properties
Scientists have found substances with pronounced antifungal properties in common sorrel, blunt-leaf and curly sorrel.
In turn, ether extracts from leaves and seeds, as well as ethanol extracts from curly sorrel leaves, show antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and hay fungus.
On the other hand, phenolic components isolated from field sorrel inhibit the growth of bacteriaChlamydia pneumoniae .
Sorrel for cough
Curly sorrel herb is recommended for cough of various origins accompanying infections of the upper respiratory tract. The herb of this species of sorrel is even an ingredient in cough syrups.
Check how to make homemade cough syrups yourself!
ImportantDoes sorrel harm?
Sorrel contains a lot of oxalic acid. It binds the calcium contained in the food and makes it impossible for the body to digest.
In addition, calcium oxalate formed by the binding of calcium by oxalic acid is deposited in the kidneys in the form of kidney stones.
For this reason, it is not recommended to consume large amounts of sorrel and it is advisable to add curdled milk, cream or eggs to dishes based on sorrel to compensate for calcium losses.
Besides, you shouldn't combine several oxalate-rich ingredients in one dish and eat them frequently. Such products include rhubarb, spinach and beetroot.
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Find out moreSorrel for sprains and burns
In herbal medicine, it is recommended to apply fresh, crushed sorrel leavesbruises and swelling of the skin.
Sorrel is also diuretic and hematopoietic.
On the other hand, a decoction of lanceolate sorrel can be used for compresses, washes and rinses of the skin - for ulcers, burns of the 1st and 2nd degree, difficult to heal wounds.
In case of chafes, the most common in infants, compresses made of decoction of curly sorrel leaves were used in folk medicine.
Sorrel can cause allergies
Sorrel pollen for a relatively long time: from May to August, which may be troublesome for people allergic to sorrel pollen. Symptoms of allergy to sorrel pollen include:
- allergic rhinitis
- watery and itchy eyes (allergic conjunctivitis)
- headaches
- rarely asthma
Sorrel - contraindications for consumption. Who shouldn't eat sorrel?
People struggling with kidney diseases, rheumatism, and osteoporosis should give up sorrel. In the case of gallbladder diseases, the dietary products that are the source of oxalates should be limited.
Sorrel - use in the kitchen
In Poland, sorrel is the basis of a traditional sorrel soup, made from chopped leaves of this plant and cream.
In Polish cuisine, sorrel is most often used.
In France, on the other hand, sorrel sauce, which is a typical addition to fish, is popular. The sorrel sauce is prepared like a soup, it is only a little thicker.
Its distinctive sour taste, which comes from free oxalic acid and its soluble s alts, makes it an ideal addition to spring / summer salads.
When buying sorrel, choose young, firm leaves. Before consuming sorrel, you need to carefully select it, cut the ends and wash.
When preparing sorrel dishes, remember to add calcium-rich foods such as egg, kefir or cream to reduce the harmful effects of oxalic acid.
Recipe for sorrel soup
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Recipe for sorrel salad with asparagus and sheep's cheese
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