Oxalis

Vitamin C, UTI, Fever, Stomach, Liver, Skin, Mouth, Antidote

Vitamin C – high amount – treats scurvy, helps with flu

UTI – treats urinary tract infection

Fever – cooling effect

Stomach – enteritis, hookworms in kids

Liver – liver problems

Skin – use topically for cuts, scrapes, rashes, boils, acne, insect bites, burns, skin infection

Mouth – mouth sores and ulcers (swoosh mouth with tea)

Antidote – antidote for snake bites, datura, mercury and arsenic

Use: all parts of the plant

Oxalis is also called Yellow Wood Sorrel or Sour Grass due to its sour taste. There are around 850 different species. It is considered a weed.

Oxalis contains also vitamin B and potassium. It is high in oxalic acid (see below for contraindications). It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, diuretic properties. If it is used long term, it can inhibit body’s ability to absorb calcium. It is a great addition to salads, or a snack. It can be boiled in water for a yellow dye color.

Contraindications: due to high levels of oxalic acid avoid if you have kidney stones, kidney failure, gout, rheumatism, arthritis