Yellow Dock Plant Identification – Herbal Walk Series

Yellow Dock, Rumex crispus (Polygonaceae) - Root and Leaves

The name yellow dock refers to the unmistakable yellow flesh of this plant's thick, multi-branching, deep taproot which reaches its peak potency and juiciness in the fall of their first year or spring of their second year. Yellow dock root supports healthy digestion and elimination via its bitter, laxative, astringent, and alterative actions. Its mildly laxative anthroquinone glycosides and bitter compounds stimulate digestive enzymes, while its astringent tannins tone digestive tissues. With both laxative and astringent actions, yellow dock can relieve both constipation and diarrhea. As an alterative, yellow dock roots and leaves help support liver function and elimination of excess wastes and can in turn ease eruptive skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Yellow dock root is highly regarded by herbalists as a source of iron and is used in the case of anemia and low hemoglobin levels in the blood. Indeed, yellow dock is quite beneficial in supporting iron assimilation. A favorite blend for supplementing a vegetarian diet is a decoction of dock, dandelion, burdock roots, and nettle mixed with molasses. Yellow dock can be used in small amounts for short periods of time and should not be used in large quantities for children or pregnant or lactating women. Due to their oxalic acid content, leaves should be consumed only in moderate amounts and should be avoided by those with a history of kidney stones.

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