Yellow Dock Root Powder (Rumex Crispus)

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Yellow Dock Root Powder (Rumex Crispus) HERB COMMON NAME :  Yellow Dock HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Rumex Crispus OTHER NAMES :  Curly Dock, Narrow Leaf Dock, Sour Dock, Garden Patience FAMILY :  Polygonaceae Element: Air Planet: Jupiter Direction: East Zodiac Sign: Cancer Chakra: 1st Root Chakra (Muladhara) Energy: Yin Gender: Masculine Rune: Perthro Tarot: Five of Wands Candle Color: Red Deity or God / Goddess Association: Morrighan, Astarte, Isis, Luna, Hecate   Parts Used:  Root Description:  Some use Yellow Dock root to make tea, but the powdered root is more commonly used to make tinctures and infusions for topical use. Yellow Dock is most commonly harvested for its long, spindle-shaped, yellow taproot, which contains oxalate compounds, as well as emodin and other anthraquinones. Yellow Dock root is sometimes used for nasal and respiratory tract pain and inflammation. Yellow dock is used mainly for respiratory conditions, specifically those with a tickling cough that is worse when exposed to cold air. It is sometimes also used to help chronic sore throat and irritated dry cough. Powdered Yellow Dock root has been commonly used for chronic skin conditions. It can be applied to the skin as a wound powder, a paste or as a poultice. It can also be infused in witch hazel for use as a topical spray. The plant can help with skin conditions if taken internally or applied externally for things like excessive itching, scrofula, and sores. 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. In Western herbalism, the root is often used for treating anemia, due to its high level of iron. Both the leaves and root may be a mild laxative for some people, though not in all. 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. Yellow Dock has been used to help enlarged lymphs. Yellow Dock Root is a beneficial herb for detoxification, thanks to its ability to cleanse the body of toxins. Research suggests that it helps to stimulate the action of the lymphatic system throughout the body, increasing the rate at which harmful pollutants are flushed out. Regular consumption of this herb is believed to stimulate the detoxification process in liver and boost the production of bile. Yellow Dock has been historically used to treat bacterial infections and sexually transmitted diseases. Yellow Dock root is used to make a yellow dye. Historical Uses:  sinus infection, respiratory infection, sore throat, cough, constipation, laxative, arthritis, wounds, abrasions, cuts, grazes, rash, scrapes, sores, skin problems, skin infection, athlete’s foot, itching, eczema, anemia, constipation, enlarged lymph glands, detox, antibacterial, bacterial infection, STDs, sexually transmitted diseases Mystical Attributes:  The seeds of the Yellow Dock are used in money spells, and money incenses. They are also made into an infusion, which is sprinkled about the place of business to attract customer. When the seeds of the dock are tied to the left arm of a woman, they help her to conceive a child. Mystical Intentions:  fortune, money, prosperity, business success, fertility Taste & Smell:  Yellow Dock Root has an earthy, bitter taste and a musty spicy aroma. Some say it tastes slightly sweet and mildly sour. Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Yellow Dock (Rumex Crispus) is native to Europe, Western Asia and North America. It is a naturalized species throughout the temperate world. In many areas it has become a serious invasive species, including throughout North America, southern South America, New Zealand and parts of Australia. It is a perennial flower of the Polygonaceae family. The mature Yellow Dock plant takes on a reddish brown color and it will produce a stalk that grows to a height of about 1 meter (2 – 3 feet tall, but may grow as high as 5 feet). The plant’s smooth leaves shoot off from a large basal rose shape, and have distinctive waved or even curled edges. The bottom leaves grow to 6 – 12 inches long. On the stalk, flowers and seeds are produced in clusters on branched stems. The plant’s largest flower and seed cluster forms at the highest peak. Small green flowers emerge clustered on spikes and change to brown later in the season. Yellow Dock has shiny, brown seeds encased in the calyx of the flower. It is this casing that helps the seeds to spread to new locations since it enables the seeds to float on water and also to get caught in wool and animal fur. Yellow Dock produces a large, yellow, carrot-shaped, forking taproot. The roots have a radish-like taste and odor. The Yellow Dock plant is a weedy herb that will grow in a wide variety of habitats. It is readily found in areas where the soil has been disturbed such as roadsides, fields/meadows, waste areas, shorelines, pastures, home lawns, and forest edges in full to part sun. It grows all over the United States and Canada, except for desert areas. The plants are seen in winter and early spring. The plants are first seen in winter and early spring as a rosette or a few basal leaves poking out of the ground. Yellow Dock prefers rich, moist and heavy soils. It grows easily by seed and can be sown directly in garden soil. The root is harvested in early spring and dried for later use. Store dried Yellow Dock root cut pieces and dried Yellow Dock root powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Contraindications & Toxicity: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Fresh root will cause vomiting. Avoid long-term use. Do not use if suffering with irritable bowel, bowel obstructions, or spastic colon. May cause intestinal discomfort. High use can cause dermatitis, nausea, and should be avoided in those with gout or a predisposition to kidney stones (high oxalates). Can affect blood coagulation mechanisms. Although the leaf of the plant contains numerous vitamins and minerals, it also contains a high degree of oxalic acid, which lends a very bitter taste and poses a potential risk for toxicity, even when cooked. Do not use in large amounts due to the herb’s oxalate content.   Constituents:  Anthraquinone glycosides (emodin) Tannins Oxalates (oxalic acid high in leaf) VO Iron and other minerals     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. No items we sell are for internal use and should never be ingested for any reason. 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