Herb
Yellow Dock
A common wayside root, taken as tea or tincture, traditionally used to support iron levels, skin, and gentle bowel movement.
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🥄 How to use it
Simmer ½–1 teaspoon of dried yellow dock root in a cup of water for 10–15 minutes (a decoctionA stronger tea made by simmering tough roots or bark. How to make a decoction →) and sip; it's a gentle, gradual support, not a quick laxative.
How much: ½–1 teaspoon dried root as a decoctionA stronger tea made by simmering tough roots or bark. How to make a decoction →, once or twice daily.
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Yellow dock is a common wayside plant whose deep taproot has a long folk reputation for supporting iron levels, encouraging gentle bowel movement, and helping clear stubborn skin — a classic 'spring tonic' herbA plant, or part of one, used for flavor, food, or gentle health support. More →. It works gradually rather than as a quick laxative.
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⚖️ Cautions
- Mildly laxative — keep to modest amounts and avoid large doses in pregnancy.
- Contains oxalates, so those prone to kidney stones or with kidney disease should be cautious.
- Supports iron but isn't a treatment for diagnosed anemia — see a doctor to find its cause.
📚 Why we trust it
- A traditional iron-and-skin support herb
- Long used as a gentle bowel and blood tonic
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
A deep root drawing strength from the soil. Quiet, gradual support outlasts the quick fix.
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