{"product_id":"yellowdock-root","title":"Yellow Dock Root (Rumex crispus) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYellow Dock Root \u003cem\u003e(Rumex crispus)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellow Dock is one of the most widely distributed and deeply rooted botanicals in the Western herbal tradition — a tenacious perennial of the buckwheat family whose long, yellow taproot has been used by herbalists, foragers, and indigenous peoples across the Northern Hemisphere for centuries. Found in disturbed soils, roadsides, meadows, and farmland across Europe, Asia, and North America, Yellow Dock is a plant of remarkable resilience and botanical significance, valued for its bitter, astringent, and iron-rich character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Yellow Dock root is certified organic, cut and sifted to preserve its full botanical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rumex crispus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polygonaceae (Buckwheat family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Dock, Curly Dock, Sour Dock, Narrow-Leaved Dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe (naturalized worldwide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow to tan root pieces, fibrous with a distinctive yellow interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy, slightly bitter, faintly astringent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter, astringent, slightly sour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Europe and western Asia, Rumex crispus has naturalized across virtually the entire temperate world and is now found on every inhabited continent. It is a robust perennial that grows to 1.5 meters in height, producing a basal rosette of long, lance-shaped leaves with distinctively wavy or curled margins (hence “crispus” — Latin for curled), tall flowering stems bearing dense clusters of small greenish flowers, and three-winged reddish-brown seeds. The plant’s most distinctive feature is its long, yellow taproot — which can reach 30 cm or more in depth — whose yellow color is due to the presence of anthraquinone glycosides and tannins. Yellow Dock is closely related to Burdock and Dandelion in its traditional botanical applications and is frequently used alongside them in Western herbal formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellow Dock has been used by numerous Native American peoples, including the Cherokee, Iroquois, and Ojibwe, as a food plant and botanical preparation. In European botanical tradition it appears in the writings of Dioscorides, Culpeper, and Gerard. It was used extensively by 19th century Eclectic physicians in North America and remains a staple of contemporary Western herbalism, particularly in formulas targeting the liver, blood, and digestive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simmer 1–2 teaspoons of root in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-suited for alcohol extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally combined with Dandelion Root, Burdock Root, and Nettle in blood-building formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Properly stored, dried Yellow Dock root maintains its quality for 2–3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a botanical ingredient for educational and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Yellow Dock contains oxalates and anthraquinones; not recommended for long-term use or in large amounts without professional guidance. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a health condition including kidney stones or kidney disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584055050539,"sku":"SQ4016310","price":4.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7d492809-0b76-454c-bac4-871a0632e24f.png?v=1764896895","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/yellowdock-root","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}