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    Yellow Dock

    Scientific:Rumex crispus
    Other:Yellow Dock
    Family:Polygonaceae
    • Indications
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    • Constituents
    • Posology
    • Safety
    • References

    Indications

    Toxonomically related to rhubarb, has similar constituents and actions.

    Dermatologic
    • chronic skin eruptions due to poor digestion and elimination
    • 'bad blood'
    • eczema
    • acne
    • psoriasis

    Gastrointestinal
    • sluggish bowels
    • constipation

    Actions

    • Alterative
    • Bowel Tonic
    • Cholagogue
    • Laxative (Stimulating)
    • Cathartic
    • Bitter

    Constituents

    • Anthraquinone (E.g. Rhein, Emodin, Aloe-Emodin)
    • Tannins
    • Flavonoids

    Posology

    • Tincture (1:5, 40% EtOH): 1-4 ml tid
    • Decoction (root): 1-2 tsp tid

    Safety

    Side-effects: Red-coloured urine, constipation. Fresh root may lead to nausea, vomiting.

    Long-term use: Hypokalemia.

    Toxicity: Leaves are high in oxalic acid, which is toxic; may lead to kidney stones.

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    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

    Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.

    Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.

    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1988.

    Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002

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    Scientific:Rumex crispus
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    Family:Polygonaceae

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