Sorrel is a plant that, in addition to growing on a personal plot, is very often found in nature in the wild. Sorrel has many useful properties. Does this plant have a laxative effect?
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Sorrel grows in all climatic zones of Russia. It can be found both in the Far East and in the middle zone of our country. Sorrel is a perennial grass, which is very unpretentious in cultivation. Therefore, people have long learned to use the plant for cooking, various medicines, and so on. Borscht is made from sorrel. They put it in a pie filling or just make fresh salads.
Sorrel has a sour taste. This is due to the presence in its composition of a large number of useful vitamins and minerals.
Does sorrel have a laxative effect?
This plant has one most important property - sorrel perfectly fights constipation and helps to restore digestive disorders associated with this process. That is, it has a laxative effect and helps people with intestinal diseases. This is due to the content in its composition of a large number of tannins.
At the same time, sorrel is extremely dangerous for some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. It can not be eaten with stomach ulcers, as well as gastritis with high acidity. The oxalic acid contained in it can irritate the mucous membrane of the internal organs even more and lead to more disastrous consequences. If there are no contraindications for use, then sorrel can be safely used as a natural laxative.