How to use yellow dock in money spells and incenses or help a woman conceive?
Contents:
- Basic Botanical Data of Yellow Dock.
- What is Yellow Dock Root Extract?.
- Why People Use Yellow Dock?Yellow Dock as overall tonic for good health.
- Phytochemicals and Constituents.
- Yellow Dock and Its History.
- Remedies and Different Use of Yellow Dock.
- Suggestions and Administrationss of Yellow Dock.
- Yellow Dock Applications.
- Research Update:Yellow Dock.
Remedies and Different Use of Yellow Dock.
Symptom: Liver Problems, Bladder, Constipation, Skin Problems, Skin Rash, Inflammation
Today, the rhizome (underground stem) and roots of yellow dock are used as:
A laxative
A blood purifier
A treatment for syphilis and other venereal diseases
A treatment for bowel infections and peptic ulcers
A soothing agent for respiratory irritations
A diuretic
A treatment for urinary stones and gout
A digestive aid
A remedy for anemia
Bathing in yellow dock can also ease some skin irritations.
Medicinal Properties:Alterative,Gentle purgative,Cholagogue,Mild laxative,Mild astringent tonic.
Medicinal Action and Uses:The Yellow Dock is applicable to all the purposes for which the other species are used. The root has laxative, alterative and mildly tonic action, and can be freely used as a tonic and laxative in rheumatism, bilious complaints and as an astringent in piles, bleedings of the lungs, etc. It is largely prescribed for diseases of the blood, from a spring eruption, to scurvy, scrofula and chronic skin diseases. It is also useful in jaundice and as a tonic to the stomach and the system generally. It has an action on the bowels very similar to that of Rhubarb, being perhaps a little less active, but operating without pain or uneasiness.
Yellow dock is also recommended in the following pathologies:Nursing sore mouth,Ulcerativestomatitis,Syphilis,Scrofula,Cancer,Tuberculosis.
Yellow Dock (Urinary, Circulatory), a member of the buckwheat family, grows abundantly throughout the U.S. and China,The Native Americans used it for its special health benefits, and legend has it they endeavored to keep it secret from the Europeans. Pioneers used it for nutritional support of the urinary system. Yellow dock can be cultivated domestically, yet because it is prolific it often takes over as a weed. It contains varying amounts of phosphorus, vitamin A and C, and calcium. Each capsule contains 460 mg yellow dock.
How does yellow dock work?
Yellow dock is a laxative, an agent that encourages the movement of the bowels and the expulsion of waste from the body. A dosage of yellow dock can induce a bowel movement within a few hours. It also soothes irritations of the gut lining. Yellow dock's laxative properties are considered the result of glycosides called anthraquinones.
Yellow dock can also act as a diuretic, an agent that increases fluid production and encourages the expulsion of bodily toxins via the urinary tract.
As well, yellow dock mobilizes congested blood and yanks toxins out of bodily tissues, which makes this herb useful for treating some skin infections.
Yellow dock is believed to increase bile production and thus aid digestion.Because of its high iron content, yellow dock maybe be a useful addition to the diets of anemia sufferers.
As an astringent, Yellow Dock has been used internally to treat bleeding of the lungs, dysentery and hemorrhoids. The tannin content is responsible for the astringent effect of Yellow Dock, making it effective in relieving various skin conditions when used externally. When applied topically in ointments and poultices, it relieves itchy skin, scabies, ringworm and eczema. The herb has been added to tooth preparations to improve spongy gums and to gargles to relieve laryngitis.
Actions in Brief:
Alterative: an agent capable of favorably altering or changing unhealthy conditions of the body and tending to restore normal bodily function, usually by improving nutrition.
Astringent: a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body.
Blood purifier: anemia,bleeding of the lungs,cleanses and enriches the blood,for all diseases of the blood,hemorrhoids (piles).
Cholagogue: an agent for increasing the flow of bile into the intestines.
Gastrointestinal Conditions: dysentery (seeds),stimulates muscular activity in the intestines,stomach tonic.
Glandular Conditions: glandular swellings,scrofula.
Inflammatory Conditions: rheumatism
Laxative(without pain or uneasiness): an agent promoting evacuation of the bowels; a mild purgative.
Liver Conditions: bilious complaints,detoxifies the liver,jaundice,liver and gallbladder diseases,liver congestion, nourishes the liver.
Respiratory Conditions: irritable tickling cough of upper air-tubes
Skin Benefit: Yellow Dock Extract Astringent, purifies, antibacterial. Extracted from the root of the plant. Yellow Dock is a skin and lymphatic restorative, astringent, and purifier. It is excellent for abscesses, acne, dermatitis, and eczema.
Tonic: an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being.
Other: for all diseases of the skin,diphtheria,debility caused by necrosis, cancer, etc.scurvy,nourishes the spleen.
Anemia recover and Blood benefit: Yellow Dock is rich in organic iron and is actually one of the most iron-dense plants in nature. The roots have an unusual ability to absorb whatever iron is present in the soil; and, as such, it has been used to enrich the quality of the blood. This action has made it a useful for treating anemia.
Antioxidant activities: The antioxidant activities, reducing powers, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging activities, amount of total phenolic compounds, and antimicrobial activities of different extracts of the leaves and seeds of Rumex crispus L. were studied. Yildirim 2001.
Aeroallergens and antigens: Aeroallergens and antigens in sandstorm dust, extracts of which were skin prick test positive in allergic patients, were detected by rocket immunoelectrophoresis and ELISA and Pithecellobium dulce, Rumex crispus, and Washingtonia palm allergens were detectable for the first time in Riyadh. Kwaasi 1998.
Astringent and mild laxative:
The roots of this plant are reportedly valuable as an astringent and mild laxative. In Appalachia, the root is placed in vinegar and the wash is used to treat ringworm; the leaves are used in a poultice to treat hives. The Indians used the root for a yellow dye. Yellow Dock has a mild laxative effect. Also improves bile flow which, in turn, enables the bile ducts to remove more waste products.
Yellow Dock has a mild laxative effect. Also improves bile flow which, in turn, enables the bile ducts to remove more waste products.Yellow Dock's anthraquinone glycosides promote the flow of bile, and are mildly laxative.Yellow Dock's anthraquinone glycosides promote the flow of bile, and are mildly laxative. This liver-strenghtening and purging effect can be helpful with the causes of problems such as psoriasis, acne and hives.
Blood cleasing:Bad blood with chronic skin disease; bubonic swellings:
Yellow Dock has been known for centuries as an outstanding blood purifier. Its alterative properties help the cleansing process by stimulating the efficient removal of waste products from the system and gradually converting an unhealthy condition to a healthy one. As a cholagogue, Yellow Dock helps to stimulate bile flow in the liver, improving liver and gallbladder function and cleansing impurities from the blood. This application has made it a valuable treatment for hepatitis, bilious complaints, jaundice and liver disease.
Traditional herbalists recommend this herb for: bad blood with chronic skin disease; bubonic swellings; low deposits in glands and cellular tissues, and tendency to indolent ulcers; feeble recuperative power; irritative,dry laryngo- tracheal cough; stubborn, dry, summer cough; chronic sore throat, with glandular enlargements and hypersecretion; nervous dyspepsia, with epigastric fullness and pain extending through left half of chest; cough, with dyspnoea and sense of praecordial fullness.
The root has laxative, alterative and mildly tonic action, and can be freely used as a tonic and laxative in rheumatism, bilious complaints and as an astringent in piles, bleedings of the lungs, etc.It is largely prescribed for diseases of the blood, from a spring eruption, to scurvy, scrofula and chronic skin diseases. It is also useful in jaundice and as a tonic to the stomach and the system generally.
Cleanse the system of toxic wastes:
Yellow Dock is a tonic that has been used to cleanse the system of toxic wastes and help to relieve virtually all disorders associated with impurities in the blood. It promotes clear, healthy skin and alleviates eczema, pimples, psoriasis and acne. While cleansing the liver, it has helped to treat jaundice, hepatitis and other liver disorders. Its laxative effects promote good colon health, easing constipation, clearing bodily wastes and improving skin eruptions caused by constipation. Moreover, its rich iron content helps to enrich blood quality and relieve anemia.
Skin disorders:
The blood cleansing properties of Yellow Dock make it an outstanding tonic for healthy skin and virtually all disorders associated with impurities in the blood, including rheumatic conditions, glandular tumors, swellings and lymph gland enlargement. The elimination of pollutants in the blood helps to clear up chronic skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis and rashes. It also helps to clear pimples, boils, acne, hives and other skin disorders.
Chronic skin complaints:
Yellow Dock is used extensively in the treatment of chronic skin complaints, especially psoriasis associated with constipation; and obstructive jaundice. The anthraquinones have a cathartic action on the bowel, but act in quite a mild way, possibly tempered by the tannin content. It promotes the flow of bile, and its action on the gallbladder gives it a role in the treatment of jaundice when this is due to congestion. The plant's high iron content makes it valuable for correcting anaemia. A compress can be used to help soothe itchy skin. The ointment is valuable for itching, sores, swellings and scabby eruptions.
Yellow Dock is used extensively in the treatment of chronic skin complaints such as psoriasis. The anthraquinones present have a markedly cathartic action on the bowel, but in this herb they act in a mild way. Thus it is useful for constipation, working as it does in a much wider way than simply stimulating the gut muscles. It promotes the flow of bile and has that somewhat obscure action of being a blood cleanser The action on the gall-bladder gives it a role in the treatment of jaundice when this is due to congestion.
Used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture, syrup and ointment. Yellow Dock can be very helpful with chronic skin conditions, both taken internally and used externally, directly on the problem area.
It is likewise excellent for dispelling any obstinate itching of the skin. It acts like Sarsaparilla for curing scrofulous skin affections and glandular swellings.To be applied externally for cutaneous affections, an ointment may be made by boiling the root in vinegar until the fibre is softened and then mixing the pulp with lard.
Cancer and acute leukemia: Yellow dock root is effective for cancer and has been used in TCM for acute leukemia.
Constipation and Diarrhea: Yellow Dock is also a gentle cure for constipation, and helpful with diarrhea. Iron-rich Yellow Dock is also used for anemia during pregnancy.It has an action on the bowels very similar to that of Rhubarb, being perhaps a little less active, but operating without pain or uneasiness.
Benefit Liver: Yellow Dock is a great general tonic but particularly valuable for the liver. It is high in iron and used for anemia where iron deficiency is the cause.
Throat Benefit and irritable tickling cough: A useful homoeopathic tincture is made from the plant before it flowers, which is of particular service to an irritable tickling cough of the upper air-tubes and the throat.
Externally Use:
Yellow dock has been used externally to treat the followings:Skin cuts,Swelling,Rashes,Boils,Burns,Bleeding hemorrhoids,Dog bites,Wounds,Insect bites.
Ulcers, hard tumors, eruptive skin diseases, etc., have been removed by the application of the bruised root in poultice form. An ointment made with the root simmered in oil (coconut oil will harden when cold and can be used for rectal suppositories) is also used for above external care.
Folk Medicine Use:
Use the roots and fruit as astringent to check bleeding of the lungs, female [problems], hemorrhoids, bleeding diarrhea, also for tubercular lungs and skin conditions. In Bello-Russia they use a decoction of the flowers for diarrhea, dysentery, kidney and bladder, stomach sickness and a decoction of the root for pain after heavy lifting.
Indications:toxic conditions of the blood, acute skin eruptions such as psoriasis and eczema, swollen glands, glandular tumours, venereal diseases, hemorrhoids, bleeding from the lungs, stomach acidity, reduces high Pitta and inflammation, anemia (particularly caused by Pitta; will worsen a Vata anemia), dysentery, liver disorders, congestive jaundice, bile congestion, rheumatism,poor digestion
Medicinal Use:Yellow Dock is a powerful blood purifier and astringent. It is used in treating all diseases of the blood and skin. It is very high in iron, making it useful for treating anemia. It nourishes the spleen and liver, detoxifies the liver, and cleanses and enriches the blood.
Magic Use: Healing,Money,Fertility
-seeds used in money spells and incenses
-infusion of seeds sprinkled about the place of business to attract customers
-seeds tied to left arm to help a woman conceive
Main Uses: Chronic skin diseases, chronic enlarged lymph glands, skin sores, rheumatism, liver ailments, and sore throats. May cause or relieve diarrhea, depending on dose, harvest time, and concentrations of anthraquinones (laxative) and/or tannins (antidiarrheal). Anthraquinones can arrest growth of ringworm and other fungi. A compress can help soothe itchy skin. The plant's high iron content makes it valuable for correcting anemia.
Nutritional Uses: contains lots of iron; can be used in stews like other root vegetables
Parts Uses: The roots of yellow dock are harvested in Spring and Fall. The roots stimulate liver bile, clear toxins, and are used for chronic skin disorders. They treat psoriasis and constipation. The iron rich leaves soothe nettle stings. All bitter tastes help detoxify the body. Sweet and sour tastes together helps to balance the liver. You may wish to read more about the liver and what foods to eat. Liver Health.
System Purifier: Further supporting Yellow Dock's reputation as an exceptional system purifier, research has shown that the roots contain a mixture of anthraquinones and anthraquinone glycosides, which account for the herb's laxative effect. It is said to improve colon function and reduce bowel inflammation. While its laxative effects facilitate the removal of wastes from the gastrointestinal system, the herb does not encourage griping (the pain and grumbling often associated with this function). It is also used to relieve constipation, as well as the skin eruptions frequently associated with constipation.
Therapeutics and Pharmacology: Rumex crispus is used extensively in the treatment of chronic skin complaints, especially psoriasis associated with constipation; and obstructive jaundice. The anthraquinones have a cathartic action on the bowel,but act in quite a mild way, possibly tempered by the tannin content. It promotes the flow of bile, and its action on the gallbladder gives it a role in the treatment of jaundice when this is due to congestion. The plant's high iron content makes it valuable for correcting anaemia. A compress can be used to help soothe itchy skin. The ointment is valuable for itching, sores, swellings and scabby eruptions.
Personnel Growth Use:
frees inner reserves of strength and fortitude
helps those who are afraid of change to clear out the old and develop strength to embrace the dance of life
"I open to the beauty around me and let it nourish and inspire me."
Remedy character:Alterative, laxative, hepatic, cholagogue, tonic, depurative, astringent, antiscorbutic, detergent.
Rumicin: Rumicin is the active principle of the Yellow Dock, and from the root, containing Chrysarobin, a dried extract is prepared officially, of which from 1 to 4 grains may be given for a dose in a pill. This is useful for relieving a congested liver, as well as for scrofulous skin diseases.
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last edit date:8th,Mar.2010.
- Name:Yellow Dock Extract
- Serie No:P010.
- Specifications:Rumex crispus Extract 5:1 TLC,Rumex occidentalis Extract 5:1 TLC.
- INCI Name:RUMEX CRISPUS EXTRACT
- EINECS/ELINCS No.:290-264-5
- CAS:90106-41-5
- Chem/IUPAC Name:Rumex Crispus Extract is an extract of the roots of the curled dock, Rumex crispus, Polygonaceae





