Polygonaceae Rumex acetosella L.

Common Sheep Sorrel

Squaxin - Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 29

View all documented uses for Rumex acetosella L.

Scientific name: Rumex acetosella L.
USDA symbol: RUAC3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Sheep Sorrel
Family: Polygonaceae
Family (APG): Polygonaceae
Native American Tribe: Squaxin
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tuberculosis Remedy
Notes: Raw leaves eaten for tuberculosis.

RECRD: 94113 id: 35178