YELLOW DOCK ROOT[RUMEX CRISPUS]
Listing Description:
Rumex crispus, the curly
dock,[1] curled dock or yellow
dock, is a perennial flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae, native to Europeand Western Asia.
Detailed Description
Uses and toxicity
It can be used as a wild leaf vegetable; the young
leaves should be boiled in several changes of water to remove as much of
the oxalic acidin the leaves as
possible or can be added directly to salads in moderate amounts.[9] Once the plant
matures it becomes too bitter to consume. Dock leaves are an excellent source
of both vitamin A and vitamin C, as well as a
source of iron and potassium.[10] Curly Dock
leaves are somewhat tart due to the presence of high levels of oxalic acid, and although quite
palatable, this plant should only be consumed in moderation as it can irritate
the urinary tract and increase the risk of developing kidney stones. It should be used
with care during lactation, as it may cause a laxative effect in the infant.
In Western herbalism, the root is often used for
treating anemia, due to its high level of iron. It can be
powdered and given in capsules, often in combination with stinging nettle
– Urtica dioica.
This is a classic combination with the plant. Both the leaves and root may be
laxative in some individuals, though not in all, and generally it is mild. This
is due to the presence of anthroquinone glycosides, and is not an action that
should be relied upon, but seen as a possible effect of the plant when taken.
The plant may also cause intestinal discomfort to some people. The plant will
help with skin conditions if taken internally or applied externally to things
like itching, scrofula, and sores.[citation needed] Some studies show that certain anthroquinones
can help stop or slow cancer growth, but this may or may not apply to the ones
in yellow dock.
Yellow dock is part of the homeopathic
pharmacopoeia. It is used mainly for respiratory conditions, specifically those
with a tickling cough that is worse when exposed to cold air. It mentions also
passing pains, excessive itching, and that it helps enlarged lymphs.
The Zuni people apply a poultice of the
powdered root to sores, rashes and skin infections, and use infusion of the root
for athlete's foot.
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