Yellow dock root is a common weed native to Europe and Asia that is used as a medicinal herb. It grows stalks about a meter high with smooth, curled leaves. The root has many benefits as a general health tonic and is used to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory illnesses. It has a laxative effect due to anthraquinone glycosides, which stimulate bile and digestive enzymes to relieve constipation. Yellow dock root also has anti-inflammatory properties that can alleviate joint pain from arthritis.
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Yellow Dock Root (Rumex crispus)
Yellow Dock Root (Rumex crispus) is quite a common weed which is native to Europe as well as
throughout parts of Asia. However it is grown as a vegetable in Europe, and it is used as a medicinal herb
in Asia.The Yellow Dock Root may also be known as Curly Dock, Yellow Dock or Narrow Dock. The plant
is reddish brown, which grows in stalks about a meter high. It has very smooth leaves with distinctive
curls around the edges. There are flowers that grow on these stalks that have seeds that get caught on
wool and animal fur to be distributed elsewhere to grow. It thrives in moist and heavy soils along the
roadsides and in some fields.The Yellow Dock Root has many benefits. From being regarded as a
general health tonic, it is also used for many digestive tract disorders, various skin conditions and also for
illnesses of the respiratory tract.
Ancient UsesIn ancient times, Yellow Dock Root was used in traditional herbal medications as a health
tonic to relive stress and invigorate the body. It was also used as a poultice for common skin disorders
and for wounds. It significantly reduced skin inflammation and skin irritation.Modern UsesThe modern use
of the Yellow Dock Root is to relieve common digestive tract disorders. It has a laxative effect due to the
anthraquinone glycosides content that this herb has. This content actually works to stimulate the release
of bile and various digestive enzymes to relieve constipation and minor digestive disorders. Drinking
Yellow Dock Root tea preparations daily has also been known to cleanse your entire digestive system to
encourage healthy digestion and better absorption of nutrients. The Yellow Dock Root is also a diuretic to
relieve water retention and to facilitate removal of toxins that can bring harm to the body organs. In the
relief of some minor respiratory illnesses, Yellow Dock Root is an expectorant that can loosen phlegm
and help relieve symptoms of colds, influenza and other lower respiratory tract infections.
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Studies have also shown that Yellow Dock Root has anti inflammatory properties that can alleviate the
pain and swelling of joints common in cases of arthritis and rheumatism.
Yellow dock (Rumex crispus) is leafy-green plant distinguished by its yellow carrot-shaped root. In herbal
medicine, it has a long history of use as a detoxifying herb, as well as to support the skin and liver; for
those purposes it is often combined with dandelion root. A mild laxative, it contains anthraquinone
glycosides, the active ingredients also found in senna leaf. A rich source of iron, yellow dock root has
been traditionally used to supply iron to the diet.
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