Botanical name: Rumex crispus
Other name: curly dock, curled dock, narrow dock, sour dock, and rumex.
Yellow dock (Rumex crispus) is a prevalent weed discovered in Serbia, Korea, and China. The leaf stalks are employed in salads, while the roots and fruits are utilized for medicinal purposes. Yellow dock harbors chemicals with laxative properties and anti-inflammatory effects.
Medicinal Uses:
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Blood purifying
- Liver decongestant
- Constipation
- Syphilis