Sorrel is a plant that, in addition to growing in a personal plot, is very often found in nature in the wild. Sorrel has many health benefits. Does this plant have a laxative effect?
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 herb that is very easy to grow. Therefore, people have long learned to use the plant for cooking, various medicines, and so on. Sorrel is used to make borscht. They put it in pie filling or just prepare 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 bowel disease. This is due to the content in its composition of a large amount of tannins.
At the same time, sorrel is extremely dangerous for certain diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. It should not be eaten with gastric ulcer, as well as gastritis with high acidity. The oxalic acid contained in it can further irritate the mucous membrane of internal organs and lead to more dire consequences. If there are no contraindications for use, then sorrel can be safely used as a natural laxative.
Other health benefits of sorrel
Sorrel has a fairly low calorie content (only 22 kcal per 100 g of product) and is readily used for various problems with excess weight and diet.
The constant use of sorrel in food can reduce the risk of developing cancer in humans. This is due to the presence of glycosides in its composition, which help destroy free radicals in the body.
Also in sorrel there is a large amount of ascorbic acid, which helps to increase immunity and helps with vitamin deficiency. And the high content of vitamin A improves vision at any age.
People have long known the positive effect of sorrel in the treatment of hemorrhoids and various cracks in the anus associated with bleeding. This is due to the mild laxative effect of this plant.
