Yellow Dock Root

Yellow Dock Root is a hardy perennial known for its golden-yellow taproot and long, curly leaves. With a mildly bitter and earthy flavor, this traditional herb has been valued in herbal practices for centuries. The powder can be brewed as tea, blended into smoothies, encapsulated, or used in topical applications such as creams and poultices.

UPC: 084783024026.

Origin(s): Croatia, India, Indonesia, Poland.

Latin Name(s): Rumex crispus.

Also known as: Curled Dock, Curly Dock, Sour Dock, Narrow Dock, Garden Patience.

Plant Part(s) Used: Root.

Herbs exhibit natural variations in their size, color, smell, and taste, with each batch and harvest showing differences influenced by environmental conditions and genetics.

Appearance: Yellowish brown.

Aroma: Musty, spicy.

Taste: Slightly bitter.

GMO Status: Non-GMO.

Allergen: None.

Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives.

Applications / Preparations: Yellow Dock Root can be used in a variety of ways. Internally, it’s commonly put into capsules, teas, decoctions, smoothies, juices or infused as an herbal extract. Externally, it may be put in a skin poultice, oils, skin creams, salves or used in herbal baths.

Internal Use: Adults may take 1 teaspoon (2 g) once or twice daily. Do not exceed 4 g per day.

Smoothies or Juices: Mix 1 teaspoon (2 g) into your beverage of choice once daily.

Tea/Decoction: Add 1 teaspoon (approx. 2 g) of Yellow Dock Root Powder to 8–10 fl oz (240–300 ml) of water. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 10–15 minutes. Strain before drinking.

External Use: Yellow Dock Root may be infused into oils or used in topical preparations such as poultices, creams, and baths. Because external uses vary widely, customers should research reliable sources for preparation and usage methods.

Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

Shelf Life: It is very difficult to pin down an exact expiration date for most single herbs as they do not really expire, they lose potency or strength over time but will still have value. Unlike synthetic material or drugs, herbs can contain many constituents that contribute to their medicinal effects. Even if when we know what the active constituents are, there are often many of them in a single herb, each with different rates of degradation. Some herbs lose their effect more easily. Other herbs that possess more stable compounds such as alkaloids or steroids will last much longer.

A huge part of the degradation rate of herbs depends also on the storage conditions of the herb, & even on the quality of the herb before storage – how it was grown, harvested, dried & processed. If the product is left in hot places or open to sunlight then it will degrade much quicker than if it was stored in cool, dry place & sealed tightly.

A good rule of thumb is that herbs should be stored no longer than 2-3 years, but many herbs will have great strength much longer than that. To determine if an herb is still good you can check the appearance & aroma. Herbs that are no longer acceptable will have lost much of its vibrant color & will instead appear dull & faded. The bigger key though is to smell the raw materials to see if the potent aroma is still present. 

Warning: Not recommended for use in individuals with kidney stones or gastrointestinal conditions due to natural oxalate content. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Do not use in excess or for prolonged periods.