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yellow dock

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yellow dock,
n Latin name:
Rumex crispus; part used: roots; uses: astringent, laxative, skin irritation, blood cleanser, sore throat, antipyretic; precautions: abortifacient, pregnancy, lactation, children; patients with kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration; may cause severe electrolyte imbalance. Also called
chin ch'iao mai, curled dock, curly dock, garden patience, hualtata, hummaidh, kivircik labada, narrow dock, niu she t'ou, oseille marron, sour dock, or
surale di bierdji.


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Yellow dock is used in herbal remedies to treat constipation and other digestive issues.
Additionally, the following herbs may be beneficial: alfalfa, dandelion root, fennel seed, ginger, nettle, aloe vera, peppermint, black pepper, buchu, goldenseal, irish moss, rhubarb, and yellow dock.
Garlic, ginger, onions, burdock, yellow dock and dandelion are a few.
 
 
 
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