Yellow Dock Root Powder

Yellow Dock Root (Rumex crispus) is quite a common weed that is native to Europe as well as throughout parts of Asia. However it is grown as a vegetable in Europe, and it is used as a medicinal herb in Asia. Rumex crispus, is an herb widely used by herbalists as a general health tonic. Yellow dock is used for pain and swelling (inflammation) of nasal passages and the respiratory tract and as a laxative and tonic. It is also used to treat bacterial infections. It is also useful in jaundice. It was also used in ancient times as a poultice for common skin disorders and for wounds. It significantly reduced skin inflammation and skin irritation. The modern use of the Yellow Dock Root is to relieve common digestive tract disorders. It has a laxative effect due to the anthraquinone glycosides content that this herb has. This content actually works to help stimulate the release of bile and various digestive enzymes to relieve constipation and minor digestive disorders.