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 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.

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.

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 linked with constipation.

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.

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. It has been added to tooth preparations to improve spongy gums and to gargles to relieve laryngitis.

Contraindications: Yellow Dock contains oxalates and, therefore, should not be used in excess, especially for those with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones, and hyperacidity. Excess use (many times the recommended dosage) may cause dermatitis and nausea.

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