Rumex sanguineus L.

Rumex sanguineus

Family: POLYGONACEAE
Genus: Rumex
Species: sanguineus L.
Common names: Wood Dock;Bloodwort;Bloody dock;Red-veined Sorrel
Distribution summary: Europe, N Africa, SW Asia
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Europe & Mediterranean (E)
Flowering months: June, July, August
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

In traditional herbal medicine: The root is astringent[4]. An infusion is useful in the treatment of bleeding[4]. The root is harvested in early spring and dried for later use[4]. A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of several skin diseases[4].

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Asia-Temperate, Caucasus

Asia-Temperate, Western Asia, Iran

Europe, Eastern Europe

Europe, Middle Europe

Europe, Southeastern Europe

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