Steinmetz:Oxalis

Oxalis acetosella

Also known as (or relevant to) Oxalis acetosella Family Oxalidaceae English Names Common Wood-Sorrel Cuckoo spice Bread and Cheese Shamrock Natural Habitat Europe Mediterranean countries Part(s) Used Herba Oxalidis acetosellae

Constituent(s) oxalic acid Action diuretic febrifuge refrigerant anti-scorbutic antiputrid maturative astringent; toxic (on account of its contents of potassium oxalate)

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• Information in Von Esenbeck's book

Oxalis corniculata

Also known as (or relevant to) Oxalis corniculata Oxalis stricta Family Oxalidaceae English Names Indian Sorrel Natural Habitat Southern Europe India introduced in North America Part(s) Used Folia

Constituent(s) oxalate of potash Action astringent depurative diuretic appetising; it should not be taken by gouty persons