About Yellow Dock
A root (Rumex crispus) traditionally used as a mild laxative and blood purifier. Evidence is traditional only. High oxalate content is a caution for those prone to kidney stones.
What Yellow Dock supports
- Traditional herb for digestion and detox claims
How much Yellow Dock to take
The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.
Effective
100–1000
mg
Traditional use varies; contains anthraquinones (mild laxative) and oxalates. No established dose.
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical evidence. Traditional use only; oxalate content a caution
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