Yellow Dock
Rumex crispus
A bitter root traditionally used as a gentle laxative, 'blood cleanser,' and source of plant iron.
Traditional use (european-folk, indigenous-americas): A bitter root traditionally used as a gentle laxative, 'blood cleanser,' and source of plant iron.
A bitter root traditionally used as a gentle laxative, 'blood cleanser,' and source of plant iron.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A bitter root traditionally used as a gentle laxative, 'blood cleanser,' and source of plant iron.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- High in oxalates (kidney-stone caution); laxative effect.
- Kidney stones
- Pregnancy
High in oxalates (kidney-stone caution); laxative effect.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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