Curly Dock, yellow dock, Rumex crispus, is a member of the Polygonaceae family. Curly dock grows enthusiastically on roadsides and rough ground and isn’t status as an official ‘injurious weed’ relates to it being an agricultural nuicence and difficult to eradicate as opposed to causing injury! This is in part to it’s deep tap root that can be over 50 cm long, allowing the plant to regrow even if the aerial parts are cut right back. Young dock leaves have a pleasant taste and can be eaten but in moderation due to the presence of oxalic acid and the ground root flour was a famine food. Dock is perhaps best known as a folk remedy for nettle stings although plantain is far more effective. Magically, curly dock is said to attract wealth and customers as well as improving fertility.
Curly dock is native across Europe Asia and Northern Africa and naturalised in most other temperate countries. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 metres tall with yellow green flower stalks with tiny flowers.
The natural constituents of curly dock root are:
Chrysophanol, anthraquinone glycosides, resins, tannins, essential oils, rhein and emodin
This product contains dried root.
Suggested use: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons per mug of freshly boiled and slightly cooled water, allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes and strain to remove herbs.
Please do remember that magical descriptions are for entertainment purposes only. Do not give herbs to children and be aware that if you are taking prescription medication, have a known medical condition or are pregnant or lactating, you should seek advice from your medical practitioner and a qualified herbalist who is a member of a professional organisation such as NIMH or CPP before taking herbs. Please do not offer herbs to other people without making them aware that they should also follow this advice.
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