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YELLOW DOCK
(Rumex crispus)

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YELLOW DOCK (Rumex crispus)

DESCRIPTION: Yellow Dock is an astringent and blood purifier and is useful in treating diseases of the blood and chronic skin conditions. Yellow Dock is rich in digestible plant iron. It has Vitamins A and C, manganese and nickel.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS: It is used for digestive issues or stomach acid deficiencies. Yellow dock can be a helpful in digestive deficiencies that prevent the body from getting protein and minerals.
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: Yellow dock contains oxalic acid, which can irritate the intestines of some people. Oxalic acid gives dock a tart, sour flavor, and it has a laxative and stimulating effect on the bowels. Oxalic acid can inflame the kidneys and intestines and should be avoided entirely by those with severe irritable bowel or kidney disease. Those with irritable digestive systems may react to even small amounts of Yellow Dock.
PARTS USED: Root
GENERAL USAGE: As an herbal Tea - drink several cups each day for one to two months to treat anemia. As a Tincture - take 1/4 to 1 teaspoon every two to eight hours for a few days to treat constipation.

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