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Yellow Dock
Rurmex crispus:
Known as a medical plant since ancient times, yellow dock has been used a laxative or mild
astringent tonic.
Description: Yellow dock is a perennial plant found as a troublesome weed in fields and
waste places in Europe, the U.S. and southern Canada. Its spindleshaped, yellow taproot sends
up a smooth, rather slender stem, 1 to 3 feet high. Lanceolate to oblong-lanceolatc in shape,
the pointed light green leaves have predominantly wavy margins. The lower leaves are larger
and longer petioled than the upper. Blooming from June to July, the numerous pale green,
drooping flowers are loosely whorled in panicled racemes. The fruit is a pointed, three-angled
and heartshaped nut.
Properties and Uses: Astringent, cholagogue, tonic. Known as a medical plant since ancient times,
yellow dock has been used a laxative or mild astringent tonic. In the nineteenth century, it was
considered a "blood purifier" and was prescribed for eruptive diseases, such as scrofula,
and skin problems. The ointment is valuable for itching, sores, swellings, and scabby eruptions.
American Indians applied crushed yellow dock leaves to boils and the pulverized roots to cuts.
Preparation and Dosage:
Decoction: Boil 1 tsp. root in 1 cup water. Take 1 to 2 cups a day.
Powder: For skin problems the dose is 12 grains.
By John Lust, from
The Herb Book
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