Rumex crispus; curled dock; narrow-leaf dock; Wilder Mangolt, Churelle

Polygonaceae

root

Quercetin, essential oils, calcium oxalate, resin, rumicin, vitamin A,B C, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin

anthraquinones including emodin, aloe emodin, chrysophanol, rhein, and physcion; rutin, flavone glycosides; vitamin C; many different carotenoids including beta-carotene, chlorophyll, organic acids (i.e., malic, oxalic, tannic, tartaric and citric) and phytoestrogens. Minerals include calcium; phosphorus; magnesium; potassium, and silicon, along with iron, sulphur, copper, iodine, manganese, and zinc. Tannins such as Catechol (5%) (condensed-type).

Anti-diarrhea, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Alterative; mildly astringent, tonic, anti-microbial, hepatic tonic, hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, detergent, Cholagogue, diuretic, digestive stimulant, laxative; depurant TCM-1) clears damp heat-reduces lymphatic congestion, reduces liver congestion, removes accumulations: promotes bowel movement-treats liver qi stagnation with damp-heat; intestinal qi stagnation; 2) treats kidney qi stagnation-promotes urination; 3) blood congestion-vitalizes blood, reduces tumors; 4) Treats Blood deficiency-restores blood, replenishes deficiency and relieves fatigue; 5) promotes tissue repair (clear heat toxin, clear Damp heat, clear retained pathogen, move intestines Qi, tonify and move Liver Qi)

chronic skin disorders, enlarged lymph glands, lymphadenitis, skin sores, rheumatism, liver ailments and sore throats, coughs, accompanied by increased sensibility of the mucous membrane of the bronchi, trachea or larynx; feeling of irritation behind the sternum, accompanied by a cough which is increased by cold air and at night; irregular menstruation. anemia, anthrax, diarrhea, eczema, fever, itch, leprosy, malaria, rheumatism, ringworm and tuberculosis, supportive in diabetes, pancreatic insufficiency; asthenic forms of diarrhea and dysentery; diarrhea of phthisis, scrofula and syphilis; jaundice; Bile Deficiency; Cellular Regeneration;
Cleansing; Digestive Disorders; Liver Health Maintenance; Psoriasis; Scurvy; Skin Disorders; Spleen Deficiency; Vascular Disorders; recurring urinary tract infections; accumulation of toxins in the body associated with hepatic weakness and constipation

Large doses of yellow dock tea and/or concentrated extracts may also cause gastric disturbance, nausea and diarrhea due to anthraquinones-type laxative compounds; the oxalates may interfere with calcium metabolism in the body, especially in a calcium-poor diet.; use with caution during pregnancy.

Rumex may release toxins into the tissue at a greater rate than they can be detoxified by a weakened liver, resulting in temporary aggravation of skin disorders or arthritis; moderating herbs that assist detoxification and reduce inflammation, such as Glycyrrhiza and Silybum may help in this.

Oxalates kidney stones

the anthraquinones-type laxative compounds may increase the action of other laxatives and so should not be taken at the same time.

Small animal: dried herb 25-200 mg/kg divided daily; decoction: 5-10 g per cup; ¼-1/2 cup per 20 lbs. divided daily; tincture 1:2-1:3: 0.5-1 ml per 10 kg. divided

Human: dried herb 1-10 g TID; decoctions 5-10 g per cup of water with ½-1 cup TID’ tincture 1:2-1:3: 0.5-3 ml TID