The healing power of sorrel
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Common sorrel is a wild vegetable and medicinal plant. In our hurried modern society, most people have forgotten that vegetables are originally picked in the field. In order not to have to look too far, people pulled the vegetables root and all from the ground and then grew it around the house. Common sorrel is a delicious vegetable, free and biodynamic. So what more could you want? Sorrel is a vegetable that has been cultivated for a long time, not only for its nutritional value but also for its medicinal properties. In earlier times it was mainly eaten with spinach. The combination with Swiss chard is also very tasty. There are many types of sorrel; besides common sorrel, blood sorrel is not to be despised.
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Traditional use Naming Active substances Bleeding gums Common sorrel with a spring cure Sauerkraut in the kitchen Dose and safety Visit a doctor or herbalist
Traditional use
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Common sorrel is traditionally used in a purifying spring treatment. It is also a folk medicine for diarrhea, fever and skin rashes. It strengthens the stomach. Sorrel was a popular vegetable in ancient Greece, ancient Egypt and the ancient Romans. One of the most common uses was to take sorrel on a long sea voyage. It prevented people getting scurvy; sorrel contains a large amount of vitamin C.
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Naming
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In Latin sorrel is called Rumex acetosa. In Dutch we know the alternative nicknames sorrel and sorrel. Zurkel is said mainly in Flanders. Acetosa means 'acid'. Rumex means 'pointed' and that refers to the shape of the leaves, which have a clear point.
Active ingredients
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Sorrel is used as an above-ground herb for phytotherapeutic purposes. It contains the following active substances: potassium oxalate, oxalic acid, tannins, vitamins such as C, B complex, E and K, flavonoids in the form of quercitrin, hyperoside and vitexin, anthraquinone derivatives including emodine, aloe emodine, chrysophanol, rhein and physicion.]
Bleeding gums
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Sorrel is generous when it comes to the amounts of vitamin C and flavonoids. As a result, it is used to improve the functioning of the immune system. In addition, the blood vessels, as well as the small capillaries, are strengthened. This makes it a good remedy for bleeding gums.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Common sorrel with a spring cure
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Sorrel, sorrel or sorrel / Source: Hajotthu, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA-3.0)
Sauerkraut in the kitchen
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Mari Maris published a wonderful book in 2013 in which 66 vegetables are described. The title of the book is 'De Groentebijbel' and the subtitle: 'Van Potato Puree to Zuringsouflé'. Most of the treated vegetables are not for sale in a typical supermarket, but are available at organic markets and sometimes even only available in the wild or from your own vegetable garden. Mari Maris prepares the vegetables simply but masterfully delicious. Her book is a must for every vegetable lover. One of her mottos is: never cook vegetarian, cook well with no meat or fish. This woman, who is highly regarded as a cook by many chefs, writes in her book a delicious basic recipe for sorrel. You can just smother it in a pan with a knob of butter. You can season it with salt and pepper. This is a delicious basic dish that you can supplement with things like crème fraîche, shaved almonds, boiled potatoes and garlic.
Dose and Safety
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Never take more than 40 grams of sorrel per day. Common sorrel is good to use occasionally; not daily. Sorrel should not be used for kidney and gallstones and rheumatic complaints. Do not eat sorrel during pregnancy.
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
Visit a doctor or herbalist
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Much of the information about the medicinal plant referred to in this article comes from Geert Verhelst's book Great Handbook of Medicinal Plants. That is a handbook in phytotherapy. However, it is not suitable for self-healing. Anyone who is bothered by something should visit a doctor or phytotherapist for a proper diagnosis and choice of the best remedies, tailored to your personal situation. The knowledge and science mentioned here is of a purely informational nature.
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Much of the information about the medicinal plant mentioned in this article comes from the book Groot Handboek Geneesk