Rumex crispus

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Common name: 

Yellow Doc 
(Hoffman, 1983, p. 237). 

Latin binomial:
Rumex crispus
(Hoffman, 1983, p. 237). 

Family:
Polygonaceae
(Bone, 2003, p.474) 

Parts used:
Root
(Bone, 2003, p.474).

Active constituents:

• Anthraquinone
• Glycosides
• Tannins 

(Hoffman, 1983, p. 237).  

 

Actions:

• Alterative
• Purgative
• Cholagogue 

(Hoffman, 1983, p. 237). 

Mild laxative

Depurative

(Bone, 2003, p.474).

Indications:

•  Yellow Doc is used extensively in the treatment of chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis 

     (Hoffman, 1983, p. 237). 

• Constipation
•  Bowel sluggishness
• Indigestion
• Rheumatism 

(Bone, 2003, p. 474).  

 

Contraindications/Cautions:
Yellow dock should be used with caution during pregnancy, it should also be monitored in long-term use for digestive problems 
(Bone, 2003, p. 474). 

Dosage:

• 2.0-4.5 ml of 1:2 liquid extract dose per day (Bone, 2003, p. 474).
• 15-30 ml of 1:2 liquid extract dose per week (Bone, 2003, p. 474).

Combinations: 
Yellow doc combines well with, Dandelion, burdock and cleavers 
 (Hoffman, 1983, p. 237).  

References:

Bone, K. (2003) A clinical guide to blending liquid herbs; herbal formulations for the individual patient. Churchill, Livingstone: Missouri.

Hoffman, D. (1983) The holistic herbal. Element books: Dorset.