Yellow Dock

Rumex crispus  Family: Polygonaceae

 

Uses:

• Skin diseases such as psoriasis, herpes, eczema, acne
• Liver and gall bladder disorders
• Anemia

Spritual Uses: Money drawing, brew a tea and use as a floor wash for home and business, wipe down doors handles of your business to draw customers

Caution: None

Dosage: prepare as decoction, 1-2 tsp dried root boiled in 1Cup boiling water or 1oz dried root for 1 pint of water; can take up to 3 Cups daily; 15-30 drops tincture, can be taken up to 3 times daily

Parts Used: Root

Range: Native to Africa, Asia and Europe, and grows in US zones 4-9

Habitat & Growing Conditions: Prefers rich soil, but will also grow in poor, disturbed soils; full sun to partial shade

Traditional Chinese Medicine Flavors: Bitter, sweetish, cool

Properties:

• Cholagogue
• Alterative
• Mild laxative
• Blood tonic

Key Constituents:

• Anthraquinone glycosides
• Rumicin
• Chrysarobin
• Tannins
• Oxalates

Try the following product that contains this cleansing herb: 

• Liver Tonic

Sources:

The Way of Herbs, Michael Tierra p211

The New Holistic Herbal, David Hoffmann p243

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. If you are under the care of a health care provider and/or taking prescription medication, check with your health care provider before taking any herbal supplement.