Yellow Dock / Curly Dock / Rumex Crispus | [한국산] 소루쟁이 / 양제근

Yellow Dock / Curly Dock / Rumex CrispusYellow dock is a plant native to Europe and Asia. Also called "curled dock" or "Rumex Crispus," it is cultivated as a vegetable in Europe and grows throughout North America as a common weed.Yellow dock leaves are harvested in spring and may be used in salads or other dishes though the taste is somewhat sour. The part used medicinally is the bitter root, though the leaves can also have a mild laxative effect.In traditional herbal medicine, yellow dock is thought to be a general health tonic and helps to maintain proper digestive health.Yellow dock is thought to benefit the digestive tract, liver, and skin and to treat inflamed nasal passages. One of its primary uses by herbalists is for skin conditions associated with poor digestion, poor liver function or "toxicity." It is also thought to be helpful for rheumatism and disorders such as scurvy and scrofula.Yellow Dock Benefits Liver HealthYellow Dock Root is particularly rich in glycosides, plant