Sorrel (Rumex acetosa L.) is a perennial, dioecious herb occupying a variety of habitats. Sorrel has been utilized as a wild gathered plant for thousands of years and as a cultivated plant for centuries. Primarily roots but also other tissues have been used in folk remedies since ancient times. In recent investigations, different phytochemical and pharmacological activities of Rumex have been analyzed, and many bioactive compounds have been detected. Sorrel is also a tasty plant and its leaves are a good source of macronutrients and micronutrients. However, the presence of high levels of oxalic acid reduces the bioavailability of some minerals, especially calcium, when using uncooked plant parts. Further investigations on different sorrel compounds are needed to show their true effect. It is beneficial that sorrel is easily propagated and there are no serious insect or disease problems. A few types of R. acetosa seeds are presently available commercially, including wild types and a few cultivars.

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酢浆草 (Rumex acetosa L.)：不仅是一种杂草，而且是一种很有前途的蔬菜和药用植物

酢浆草 (Rumex acetosa L.) 是一种多年生、雌雄异株的草本植物，栖息于多种栖息地。栗色作为野生采集植物已有数千年历史，数百年来一直被用作栽培植物。自古以来，民间疗法主要使用根，但也使用其他组织。在最近的研究中，分析了 Rumex 的不同植物化学和药理活性，并检测到了许多生物活性化合物。栗色也是一种美味的植物，它的叶子是大量营养素和微量营养素的良好来源。然而，当使用未煮熟的植物部分时，高水平草酸的存在会降低某些矿物质的生物利用度，尤其是钙。需要对不同的酢浆草化合物进行进一步研究以显示其真实效果。栗色易于繁殖并且没有严重的昆虫或疾病问题是有益的。几种类型的 R. acetosa 种子目前可在商业上获得，包括野生型和一些栽培品种。