Yellow Dock Root Tea
Yellow Dock infusions and decoctions are traditionally used to help support constipation, liver problems and joint pain. It is regarded as a cleansing herb, that can be useful to support skin problems. Traditionally, the root is a supportive against colds and coughs. The whole plant is also said to be widely employed in case of vascular disorders and internal bleeding. Externally, it can be applied to support irritations and boils.
Yellow Dock
Rumex crispus L.
Family: Polygonaceae.
Other Names: Rumex crépu, patience crépue (French); Krauser Ampfer (German); romice crespo (Italian).
Description: Yellow dock is a robust, leafy herb of up to 1.5 m in height, bearing large leaves with distinctive sheathing leaf bases. Numerous small greenish flowers are produced on an extensive panicle, followed by small, reddish brown, winged fruit. The various Rumex species are difficult to tell apart. Rumex species are closely related to the well-known useful plants known as rhubarbs (Rheum species).
Origin: Europe and Asia. It has become a weed in many parts of the world.
Parts Used: Sliced and dried roots.
Therapeutic Category: Stimulant laxative.
Preparation and Dosage: Decoctions or infusions can be prepared from 1 - 2 g of the crushed root in 150 mL water. For topical use, a hot poultice is made from the pounded r
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Dosage; Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
The TerraVita Premium Collection uses only the finest, purest and most potent plant extracts from around the world.
The TerraVita Premium Collection is hallmarked by the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. Our highest possible standards are certified by independent laboratories and backed by our personal guarantee.
ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world.
Cautions: Large doses should be avoided due to the oxalate content.
As with all stimulant laxatives, yellow dock should not be used continuously for more than a week or two. Do not use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, in young children or in persons suffering from inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract....
Yellow Dock infusions and decoctions are traditionally used to help support constipation, liver problems and joint pain. It is regarded as a cleansing herb, that can be useful to support skin problems. Traditionally, the root is a supportive against colds and coughs. The whole plant is also said to be widely employed in case of vascular disorders and internal bleeding. Externally, it can be applied to support irritations and boils.
Yellow Dock
Rumex crispus L.
Family: Polygonaceae.
Other Names: Rumex crépu, patience crépue (French); Krauser Ampfer (German); romice crespo (Italian).
Description: Yellow dock is a robust, leafy herb of up to 1.5 m in height, bearing large leaves with distinctive sheathing leaf bases. Numerous small greenish flowers are produced on an extensive panicle, followed by small, reddish brown, winged fruit. The various Rumex species are difficult to tell apart. Rumex species are closely related to the well-known useful plants known as rhubarbs (Rheum species).
Origin: Europe and Asia. It has become a weed in many parts of the world.
Parts Used: Sliced and dried roots.
Therapeutic Category: Stimulant laxative.
Preparation and Dosage: Decoctions or infusions can be prepared from 1 - 2 g of the crushed root in 150 mL water. For topical use, a hot poultice is made from the pounded r
Useful in supporting psoriasis, jaundice and anaemia
Dosage; Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
The TerraVita Premium Collection uses only the finest, purest and most potent plant extracts from around the world.
The TerraVita Premium Collection is hallmarked by the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. Our highest possible standards are certified by independent laboratories and backed by our personal guarantee.
ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world.
Cautions: Large doses should be avoided due to the oxalate content.
As with all stimulant laxatives, yellow dock should not be used continuously for more than a week or two. Do not use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, in young children or in persons suffering from inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract....
