Rumex crispus

Rumex crispus L. is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Polygonaceae family. It can grow up to 100 cm tall. The roots are sturdy. The stem is erect, the leaves are lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, glabrous on both sides, the inflorescence is composed of several axillary racemes forming a cone, the terminal is narrow and long, the flowers are bisexual, and the achenes are oval, brown and shiny. It blooms in June-July and bears fruit in July-August.

The medicinal name of this kind of rhubarb is Niu Er Da Huang, which has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, stopping bleeding, laxative and killing insects. It is mainly used to treat nose bleeding, uterine bleeding, thrombocytopenic purpura, constipation, etc.; it is used externally to treat external hemorrhoids, acute mastitis, yellow sores, furunculosis, psoriasis, etc.

In the north, the seeds are often stuffed into pillows as pillow fillings.

Effects and functions of Rumex crispus

Sorrel tastes bitter and sour, and is cold in nature. It has the effects of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, cooling blood, and killing insects. It is mainly used to treat heat dysentery, gonorrhea, urinary obstruction, vomiting blood, malignant sores, and scabies. The whole plant is applied externally to treat skin diseases, and taken internally to relieve fever and promote urination and defecation; the extract can be used as a pesticide; the leaves can be fed to pigs. It can cool blood, detoxify, promote bowel movements, and kill insects. It is used for internal bleeding, dysentery, constipation, and internal hemorrhoid bleeding; it is used externally to treat scabies, furuncles, neurodermatitis, and eczema. Sorrel has a sour taste because it contains acidic potassium oxalate and some tartaric acid, and its extract has antifungal effects.

Nutritional value of Rumex crispus

Sorrel has many names in my country, such as mountain spinach, ox tongue, buffalo tongue, frog feet, mountain rhubarb, medicine, goat hoof, etc. The traditional Chinese medicine value of sorrel is very high. It can be used externally, taken internally, or made into dishes. Sorrel is harvested in summer and autumn, dried, and used as a medicinal material. Sorrel can treat cooling blood, detoxification, laxative, and insecticidal.

Medicinal value of Rumex crispus

Source: From "Caomu Bian Fang"

Source: It is the root of Rumex rhombus, a plant of the Polygonaceae family.

Harvesting and storage: Harvest the roots in April and May, wash, and dry them in the sun or use them fresh.

Nature and flavor: bitter; cold

Meridians: Heart; Liver; Large Intestine

Dosage and administration: For internal use: decoct in water, 10-15g. For external use: apply an appropriate amount, mash and apply; or grind into powder and apply.

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Chemical composition: The root contains chrysophanol, emodin, pigment, organic acid, calcium oxalate, tannin, resin, sugar, starch, mucus, etc.