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| Name | Sourdock | ||||||||||
| Scientific Name | Rumex articus | ||||||||||
| Description | Sourdock, Rumex arcticus, is a perennial flowering plant native to Alaska. It is a staple food in Alaska, particularly among the Yupik people, who consume its leaves in various dishes such as akutaq. The leaves have a sour taste and a slightly bitter odor. They are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber, making them a nutritious addition to the diet. The most notable chemical compound in Sourdock is oxalic acid. In addition to its culinary uses, Sourdock has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever and rheumatism. The leaves are typically harvested in the summer and can be eaten raw or cooked. A peculiar mode of preparation involves mixing the leaves with berries and other ingredients to make akutaq, a traditional Yupik ice cream (PMID: 26624700). | ||||||||||
| Primary ID | FOOD00558 | ||||||||||
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| Group | Herbs and Spices | ||||||||||
| Sub-Group | Herbs | ||||||||||
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| ITIS ID | 20935 | ||||||||||
| Wikipedia ID | Rumex_arcticus | ||||||||||
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| Content Reference | — U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page. | ||||||||||