Compound Monograph
Calcium oxalate
An insoluble calcium salt of oxalic acid deposited as crystals in many plants; the needle-like raphides can irritate skin and mucous membranes and are the main component of common kidney stones.
Classification
Calcium oxalate is one of the minerals, part of the vitamins & minerals class. Essential micronutrients — vitamins and the mineral content plants concentrate from the soil.
Where Does It Come From? (4)
Calcium oxalate is one of the minerals, found in Rhubarb, Slippery Elm, Spinach and 1 other source. It is flagged as moderately toxic.