Yellow dock herb can tone up the entire system.This medicinal herb is seen as as a Blood PurifierYellow dock (Rumex crispus) can be used as a wild leaf vegetable and it is a blood purifier. The young leaves should be boiled in several changes of water to remove as much of the oxalic acid in the leaves as possible, or it can be added directly to salads in moderate amounts. The leaves are an excellent source of both vitamin A and protein, and are rich in iron and potassium. It is also called garden patience and rumex. It can be made into tea and also used as a decoction. It can be gotten in capsules. This herb is an excellent remedy for impure blood, scrofula, glandular tumors, swellings, leprosy, cancer, sore eyes, syphilis, and hemorrhoids. It also aids in skin disorders such as, acne, psoriasis and other skin diseases and running ears. The plant is considered a highly effective blood cleanser and is used by herbalists to assist the body in eliminating heavy metals and to treat other hepatic disorders. It promotes the flow of bile and it has an active effect on the bowel, and may ease cases of constipation, digestive problems, and liver diseases.
Yello Dock Herbal OintmentIt makes an excellent herbal ointment for itch and sores and for glandular tumors and swellings an application of fomentation wrung from the hot tea can be very beneficial.The root has also been used medicinally as an astringent, tonic, laxative, alterative, depurative, purgative, and cholagogue. It contains vitamin C, iron, calcium, and phosphorus and tannin which can be used in tanning leather. Since it is high in tannin content, it should be taken only every other week.
Preparation of yellow dockAccording to Encyclopedia.com, the yellow dock tea is prepared by boiling 1-2 tsp (5-10 g) of the root in 500 mL (2 cups) water for 10 minutes. Syrup is made by boiling 0.5 lb of crushed root in a pint of syrup.The dried extracts are also prepared as pills or capsules, and are available commercially. These commercial preparations are often a mixture of several different types of herbs. The directions on the label of the commercial product should be followed for recommended dosages.
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