MY GRANDMA’S REMEDIES: SORREL
Sorrel is a sour-tasting perennial that grows in woods and shaded locations. Often consumed as a tea, sorrel is high in fibre, many vitamins and minerals, and oxalic acid.
Sorrel is often consumed as a tea (mix it with ginger, lime, sugar and hot water). Two cups is thought to lower blood pressure thanks to the high level of anthocyanins.
If you have dry or damaged hair, leave sorrel to soak in boiling water overnight, then add a few drops to your conditioner the next day and use either as a mask (leave for 30 minutes, then rinse) or apply the same way as regular conditioner.
High levels of oxalic acid in sorrel mean it can help ght breast cancer, and high levels of calcium help to maintain healthy bone structure.
Avoid sorrel in pregnancy or when breastfeeding. Eating too much sorrel can cause side e ects such as diarrhoea and dizziness, so consume in moderation.
Sorrel is often consumed as a tea (mix it with ginger, lime, sugar and hot water). Two cups is thought to lower blood pressure thanks to the high level of anthocyanins.
If you have dry or damaged hair, leave sorrel to soak in boiling water overnight, then add a few drops to your conditioner the next day and use either as a mask (leave for 30 minutes, then rinse) or apply the same way as regular conditioner.
High levels of oxalic acid in sorrel mean it can help ght breast cancer, and high levels of calcium help to maintain healthy bone structure.
Avoid sorrel in pregnancy or when breastfeeding. Eating too much sorrel can cause side e ects such as diarrhoea and dizziness, so consume in moderation.