What is sheep cord?
Sorrel Sorrep, or Rumux acetosella, is a permanent plant common to many parts of North America, which is usually considered invasive weeds. It is also known as a field cord, red sorrel, sorrel Sheep, sour grass, red weeds, sorrel or sour weed. This flowering plant is a folk remedy for a number of diseases and is one of the four herbal ingredients that contain Essiac Tea, which some believe some to reduce cancer tumors. Sorrel sheep is reportedly suitable for different food use, although its chemical properties can cause liver and kidney damage in large quantities. In spring and summer flowers appear. The sorrel sheep has decorated flowers, which means that the individual plant has only male or female flowers that must grow close to each other to produce seeds at the end of summer. The male plant produces yellowish flowers, while female flowers are dark red. Wind is required for pollination.
are most often found in humid conditions of cultivation in wooded or grassy areas, the pigs of sheep grows rapidly and aggressively, whether in full sun or partial shade. It is not ideal for grazing livestock because it provides few nutrients and can be toxic in sufficiently high quantities. This weed thrives in clay or sandy soil and in the dirt; In addition, it can grow in soil that is very acidic. The Sorrel sheep is hard that it is a resistant zone for the US Department of Agriculture. The larvae of several types of butterflies feed on this ubiquitous wild plant.
those who try to find a cord of sheep in the wild should be careful when identifying plants. This plant is sometimes located near the vines Nightshade, which also has a shape of leaves similar to an arrow. Another common source of confusion is the presence of other types of sorrels, which may be more size than Rumux acetosella.
as a folk remedy was this plant historically pused for disease from inflammation to intestinal worms. Tea made of leaves and stem is said to have a diuretic effect on the body. Essiac tea, known as alternative medicine for cancer, contains sheep cord. Since 2011, there is no sufficient evidence of the alleged effectiveness of this treatment due to a lack of scientific studies on this topic. Sorrel sheep should not be used by individuals with kidney stones, hemorrhoids or varicose veins; This should also be prevented by women who are pregnant.