Traditional Herbal Medicine Registration (THMR).

The fresh or dried leaves are astringent, diuretic, laxative and refrigerant. They have been used in the treatment of scurvy.

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Used in mixed salads. Lemon-like flavour.

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Dark green to brown and dark grey dyes can be obtained from the roots. A grey-blue dye is obtained from the leaves and stems. The juice of the plant removes stains from linen and also some ink stains from white cloth.

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Humans/Pets:Harmful if eaten in large amounts. -HTA guidelines (Leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since they contain oxalic acid)

HTA Guide to Potentially Harmful Plants, 3rd Edition (2022)

Africa, Northern Africa, Morocco

Asia-Temperate, Western Asia, Afghanistan

Asia-Temperate, Western Asia, Iran

Asia-Temperate, Western Asia, Turkey

Asia-Temperate, Caucasus, North Caucasus

Asia-Temperate, Caucasus, Transcaucasus

Asia-Temperate, Russian Far East

Asia-Temperate, China

Asia-Temperate, Eastern Asia, Japan

Asia-Temperate, Eastern Asia, Korea

Asia-Temperate, Eastern Asia, Taiwan

Asia-Tropical, Indian Subcontinent, India

Asia-Tropical, Indian Subcontinent, Nepal

Asia-Tropical, Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan

Australasia, Australia, Western Australia

Europe, Northern Europe

Europe, Middle Europe

Europe, Eastern Europe

Europe, Southeastern Europe

Europe, Southwestern Europe, France

Europe, Southwestern Europe, Portugal

Europe, Southwestern Europe, Spain

Europe, Northern Europe, Great Britain