The name of this plant is associated with its sour taste. The wood sorrel grows in shady places, usually in deciduous forests. The leaves of the plant are similar to the leaves of common clover, although they are slightly larger and have a different heart-shaped shape.
The wood sorrel is very rich in vitamin C, so it’s often used as a supplement. It is used in the kitchen by well-known cooks.
Folk medicine has used this plant for centuries to support digestive processes and metabolism. In addition, it cleanses the blood, has choleretic, diuretic, is used for gingivitis. Because it contains oxalates, it should not be consumed with kidney disease, urinary tract and tuberculosis.