The botanical name of Indian Sorrel is Oxalis Corniculata. A small annual herb with pale green leaves, the plant grows wild during monsoon and on wet grounds. The flowers of the plant have a high content of oxalic acid and potassium oxalate. The herb is rich in vitamin B1, iron and calcium.
The leaves of this herb contain a small amount of cellulose and it has a predominantly acidic taste. The Indian Sorrel acts as an appetizer and is useful in relieving symptoms of fever. Other uses of the leaves are reducing the body temperature, prevention and treatment of scurvy, stimulating the stomach and aiding its action. Indian Sorrel is also beneficial in the treatment of jaundice. Other uses of this herb are in treating skin disorders, eye disorders, insomnia and excessive thirst.
