Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Yellow Dock Rumex crispus	Astringent, cholagogue, hepatic, laxative, lymphatic cleanser, nutritive.	Single product	Dec. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Yellow Dock, Sour Dock, Narrow Dock, Garden Patience. Parts Used: Root. Historical Uses: Yellow Dock has been used in traditional medicine as a laxative, cholagogue and astringent to treat sore joints, bleedings of the lungs, chronic bronchitis, congested liver, spleen trouble, swollen lymph glands, leprosy, scrofulous and chronic skin diseases.1 The root is also considered a very good source of organic iron.2 Contraindications: Do not ingest in large amounts. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 10 to 40 drops once or twice per day. References: Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com. 2 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.162.

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