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Oxalic acid

Clinical trial
Organic acid

Mechanism of Action

Contributes to acidic taste and mild topical anti-inflammatory activity
Contributes to sour taste and mild anti-inflammatory properties
High content giving characteristic sour taste; responsible for both cooling diuretic properties and primary toxicity concern in kidney and joint conditions

Research Notes

Monk's RhubarbWestern

Relevant to the vulnerary application for scabs and sores.

Round-Leaved DockWestern

Excessive ingestion can precipitate kidney stones; relevant safety consideration.

SorrelWestern

Oxalic acid is the primary safety concern. Well-characterised organic acid that forms insoluble calcium oxalate crystals contributing to kidney stone risk.

Found In 3 Herbs

Monk's Rhubarb

Monk's Rhubarb

Western
Round-Leaved Dock

Round-Leaved Dock

Western
Sorrel

Sorrel

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Organic acid
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Oxalic acid

Organic acidBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Organic acid)

Citric acid(1)Fumaric acid(1)Hibiscus acid (Hydroxycitric acid)(1)Malic acid(5)

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