Barcode: CAL0000013408

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Family: POLYGONACEAE

Scientific Name: Rumex acetosa L.

Collector: T.A. Rao

Country: India

Uses: Herb has antiscorbutic property (vitamin C 124 mg/100 g). It is also useful in bronchial diseases and in homoeopathy for skin related troubles and convulsions. Leaves are used as refrigerant and diuretic. Leaves are used for cutaneous tumours. Infusions of roots are used as a diuretic and for skin troubles. Root powder used in diarrhoea.