Oxalis plants are a group of medicinal plants that are called wood sorrel. For example, Oxalis corniculata, or creeping wood sorrel, grows in the tropical regions of the world and is used therapeutically as a medicinal herb. Oxalis corniculata has been shown to possess wound healing activity, cardio relaxant activity, nematocidal activity, anticancer activity, antimicrobial activity, antifungal activity, antiamoebic activity, anti-stress activity, antioxidant activity and is a possible anxiolytic agent. Oxalis plants may also have certain memory enhancing effects. Animal experiments suggest that Oxalis corniculata may enhance memory retrieval and memory retention. That oxalis plants have central nervous system effects is therefore evident, and this will undoubtedly relate to the phytochemicals contained within the tissues of the plant. One aspect of the herb that may be responsible for the central nervous system effects is the anti-stress effects it possesses. Stress is known to disrupt brain function and can impair memory.
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