What Is Sheep Sorrel?
Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is a small perennial herb in the buckwheat (Polygonaceae) family. It grows low to the ground and is recognized by its arrow-shaped leaves and tart, sour flavor.
Botanical Characteristics
- Perennial plant in the buckwheat family.
- Low-growing with slender stems.
- Arrow-shaped leaves with a tart, acidic taste.
- Produces small reddish-green flowers.
Sheep Sorrel in Essiac Tea
Sheep sorrel is one of the four traditional herbs in the original Essiac formula. NutriNoche includes both the leaves and stems of sheep sorrel in its five-herb ready-to-drink blend, brewed in Ultra Purified Water.
Why It's Included
Sheep sorrel contributes a characteristic tart flavor to the tea and has a history of use in traditional herbal preparations. NutriNoche does not make medical claims about sheep sorrel's effects.