Yellow Dock Root

Rumex crispus | Traditional Bitter · Spring Tonic · Cut & Sifted Root

Yellow Dock Root — The Spring Cleanser of Old Europe

Every spring, European herbalists headed to the hedgerows with a spade. Their target was a curly-leaved weed with a root the color of mustard. In 1652, Nicholas Culpeper recommended yellow dock root when the blood or liver needed attention. When settlers carried the plant across the Atlantic, Native nations from the Iroquois to the Zuni put it to their own use, from cough remedies to skin poultices. By 1890, it had earned a place in the U.S. Pharmacopeia.*

The science, in plain language: Yellow dock's golden root holds natural anthraquinones such as emodin and chrysophanol, which gently encourage the bowel to move, plus tannins that give it a drying, astringent edge.* In lab studies, its root extracts show antioxidant activity.* Human research is limited, so we share yellow dock for what it is: a time-honored traditional bitter, used briefly and mindfully.*

WHY YELLOW DOCK?

• A classic European "spring tonic" root with roots in Culpeper and Gerard*
• May support healthy digestion*
• May support occasional regularity*
• May support healthy-looking skin, a traditional "alterative" use*
• May support the body's natural cleansing processes*
• Naturally contains anthraquinones, tannins, and flavonoids*
• Lab research shows antioxidant activity in its root extracts*
• Adopted by Native nations across North America*
• Once official in the U.S. Pharmacopeia and National Formulary*
• Earthy, bitter, honest flavor that blends well with dandelion and burdock*

HOW TO BREW

Add 1 tsp of root to 10 oz water. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently 15–20 minutes. Strain and sip. Enjoy up to 2 cups daily for no more than 2 weeks, then take at least a week off. Drink plenty of water.

Tradition tip: Old European herbalists always used the DRIED root, never fresh, because the fresh root is far harsher on the stomach.

INGREDIENTS: Yellow dock root (Rumex crispus), cut & sifted.

SUGGESTED USE: 1 tsp simmered 15–20 minutes, up to 2 cups daily, no more than 2 weeks at a time.

Please note: Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or by children. Avoid with bowel obstruction, inflammatory bowel conditions, or unexplained abdominal pain, and stop if diarrhea or cramping occurs. Contains oxalates, so avoid with a history of kidney stones. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take diuretics, corticosteroids, or heart medications such as digoxin. Not for pets.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.