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Yellow Dock
Yellow Dock
Latin name: Rumex crispus
Other name: Curled Dock
A Remedy For
- Constipation
- Liver and gallbladder problems
- Skin inflammation
- Tendency to infection
What It Is; Why It Works
Traditionally used as a "blood cleanser," the medicinal part of rumex crispus is the root.
Avoid If...
No known medical conditions preclude the use of Yellow Dock.
Special Cautions
At customary dosage levels, Yellow Dock preparations pose no problems. However, the fresh root can cause vomiting.
Possible Drug Interactions
There are no known drug interactions.
Special Information If You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
No information is available.
How to Prepare
Yellow Dock is taken in the form of ground root or extract.
Typical Dosage
General guidelines are unavailable. Follow the manufacturer's labeling.
Overdosage
Although root preparations generally present no threat, fresh Yellow Dock leaves can be poisonous. At least one death has been reported following consumption of a soup made from Yellow Dock leaves.
