Sorrel is used to make the popular sorrel drink in Jamaica. It contains a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals. It gets its popular red  from the flavonoids it contains. These flavonoids act as  powerful antioxidants which rid the body of free radicals that can cause deadly diseases such as cancer. It is great for kidney health and the red calyx can be used to relieve coughs. It contains vitamin A, C and some amount of iron