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Oxalis corniculata
Name
Sorrel
Biological Name

Oxalis corniculata
Oxalidaceae

Other Names
Sorrel, Changeri, Amlika, Amrul
Amlalonica, Puliyarila, Indian Sorrel
Parts Used
Leaves
Remedies For

Action:

Cooling, refrigerant, antiscorbutic, appetizing, astringent

Applications

appetite

corns

digestion

chronic dysentery

diarrhea

dyspepsia

enteritis (small intestine inflammation)

eye-removes fibers over cornea

bilious headaches

intoxication

fever

hemorrhoids

inflammations

jaundice

leprosy

nervous complaints

pain

piles

poisoning

rectum prolapse

rheumatism

scurvy

difficult urination

warts

Description
This herb is a common weed found throughout India.
Dosage

Juice, powder, paste, poultice, pill, soup, confection.

Safety

Do not take if you have gout. No other information available.

 
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