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Oral Uses
- Acne
Yellow dock is a depurative, blood cleanser and a detoxifier; reduces acne. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many months.
- Constipation
Yellow dock is a mild laxative; alleviates constipation. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many days.
- Cough
Yellow dock alleviates irritative and dry cough. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many weeks.
- General skin conditions
Yellow dock is a depurative, blood cleanser and a detoxifier; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many months.
- Hemorrhoids
Yellow dock is an astringent; reduces secretions and facilitates defecation by softening the stool. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many months.
- Indigestion
Yellow dock is a bitter; stimulates digestion, digestive enzyme and stomach acid production. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many weeks.
- Liver toxicity
Yellow dock is an alterative, a detoxifier and a hepatic; improves liver function. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many months.
Oral Actions
- Action - Alterative
YYellow dock is an alterative and a detoxifier. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many months.
- Action - Aperient
Yellow dock is an aperient; softens stools. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many weeks.
- Action - Astringent
Yellow dock is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many months.
- Action - Bitter
Yellow dock is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many months.
- Action - Cholagogue
Yellow dock is a cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many months.
- Action - Depurative
Yellow dock is a depurative and a blood cleanser. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many months.
- Action - Digestive
Yellow dock is a digestive; improves and stimulates digestion. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many months.
Topical Uses
- Eczema
Yellow dock is a blood cleanser and a detoxifier; alleviates symptoms. Apply a yellow dock containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- General eyelid conditions
Yellow dock is an astringent; reduces secretions; used for ulcerated eyelids. Apply a yellow dock containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Pruritus
Yellow dock is an alterative, a depurative, a blood cleanser and a detoxifier; alleviates itching. Apply a yellow dock containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Ringworm
Yellow dock is an antifungal and a blood cleanser; fights fungus and alleviates itching. Apply a yellow dock containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Scabies
Yellow dock is a blood cleanser and a detoxifier; alleviates symptoms. Apply a yellow dock containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Urticaria
Yellow dock is a blood cleanser and a detoxifier; alleviates symptoms. Apply a yellow dock containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
Recommended Dosage
Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many months.
Cautions & Side Effects
Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. Do not use it during pregnancy or nursing, with children or if you have kidney or liver conditions. Use with caution if you have kidney stones; it contains oxalic acid. Do not take too much yellow dock or take it for too long.
Side effects: Mild diarrhea.
Available Forms
Yellow dock is available in tablet, capsule, tincture, tea and bulk form.
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