{"product_id":"sheep-sorrel-rumex-acetosella","title":"Sheep Sorrel (Rumex Acetosella)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Essiac herb — antioxidant, anti-tumour research, detoxification, and blood cleansing from a key ingredient of the famous Essiac cancer-support formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is best known as one of the four original herbs in the Essiac formula — the Native American-derived herbal cancer support blend that gained worldwide attention through nurse René Caisse in the 20th century. Rich in oxalic acid, anthraquinones, chlorophyll, and carotenoids, sheep sorrel has demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic properties in laboratory research. Beyond Essiac, it has a long folk medicine history as a blood cleanser, diuretic, and cooling herb for fever and inflammatory conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntioxidant \u0026amp; free radical protection · Blood cleansing · Diuretic · Anti-inflammatory · Cooling \u0026amp; fever support · Essiac formula herb\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteep 1 tsp dried sheep sorrel in 250ml hot water for 5–10 mins. Drink 1–2 cups daily. Pleasantly sour, lemony, tangy flavour — one of the more enjoyable medicinal herbs. Often combined with burdock root, slippery elm, and turkey rhubarb in the Essiac protocol. Use in cycles: 3 weeks on, 1 week off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Expect Results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiuretic \u0026amp; cooling: 2–5 days · Antioxidant \u0026amp; blood cleansing: 2–4 weeks · Long-term support: 6–12 weeks of consistent use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Antioxidant \u0026amp; detoxification support\u003cbr\u003e• Blood cleansing protocols\u003cbr\u003e• Essiac and similar herbal formulas\u003cbr\u003e• Fever \u0026amp; inflammatory cooling\u003cbr\u003e• Urinary tract \u0026amp; diuretic support\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Should Avoid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Kidney stones (oxalate type) — high oxalic acid content; avoid\u003cbr\u003e• Kidney disease — consult GP\u003cbr\u003e• Pregnant or nursing — avoid therapeutic doses\u003cbr\u003e• On warfarin or blood thinners — consult GP\u003cbr\u003e• Rheumatoid arthritis — high oxalate may worsen inflammation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best used within 12–18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrganically grown · Third-party tested · Free from pesticides \u0026amp; contaminants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fiwi Herbs","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":46105233129519,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":46105233162287,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46105233195055,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":46105233227823,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":46105233260591,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":46105233293359,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/1872\/4399\/files\/Sheep-sorrel-Rumex-Acetosella_1.jpg?v=1788108188","url":"https:\/\/www.fiwiherbs.co.uk\/products\/sheep-sorrel-rumex-acetosella","provider":"Fiwi Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}