Yellow Dock

Latin Name: Rumex crispus
Common Names: Curly dock, Sour dock
Parts Used: Roots, leaves
Association: Solar Plexus Chakra, Virgo, Mercury
Energetics: Cooling, Drying
Element: Earth
History: Traditionally used for liver support and skin conditions.
How To Take: As a tea or tincture.
Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy. May interact with medications.
Activity: Alterative, Laxative, Astringent
Uses: Supports liver health, cleanses the blood, and aids digestion.
Nutrients & Constituents: Anthraquinones, tannins, iron.
Plant Description: A perennial with curly leaves and tall flower spikes.
Cultivation: Grows in disturbed soils and is often considered a weed.