In article , craignw wrote:
Anna What's the problem with it in relation to kidney stones? I've hade
to large attackes, but since I've started drinking no less than 2
liters/quarts of water a day I've been fine.

Oxalic acid - especially in the leaves, but there's probably some in the
stems too.

cheers,

Marj

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