Some herbalists believe that chronic skin problems like acne improve with long - term use
of yellow dock.
To this day, I prefer that a woman take a teaspoon
of yellow dock tincture rather than Feosol (a commercial ferrous sulfate supplement).»
All parts
of yellow dock are edible, including the leaves and the seeds, but the root is the part most often used therapeutically.
(source) These minerals are then passed on to the lucky consumers
of yellow dock!
The leaves
of yellow dock contain oxalates, which bind to minerals like calcium and magnesium, rendering them unavailable to the body.
Use just a pinch
of yellow dock, as it has a strong flavor and should be used in moderation.
Not exact matches
The IdleAire system consists
of big
yellow accordionlike tubes that plug into a
dock installed in the cab window.
We then add Organic Green Tea that supplies antioxidants to promote a sense
of rejuvenation while Burdock and
Yellow Dock (traditionally used to support the liver) combine with Red Clover to promote cleansing.»
To make this tea, add about 1 teaspoon
of each herb, except the
yellow dock, to a glass quart jar.
Traditionally used herbs for maintaining iron stores in the blood include:
Yellow dock, Dandelion and Nettles; these are mineral rich herbs and they support easier bowel tolerance
of the elemental iron
A small amount
of raw
yellow dock leaves is probably safe, but take special care if you have kidney stones.
Yellow dock is considered helpful for nudging the body back toward balance in cases
of both constipation and diarrhea (as discussed in the next section).
Yellow dock contains a unique combination
of constituents such as anthraquinones, tannins, minerals, and inulin that together synergistically to support overall health.
Adding detox - supportive herbs like
yellow dock can assist an under - functioning liver get rid
of toxins, waste products, and excess hormones.
The bitter components in
yellow dock can also be a very useful ally for naturally balancing hormones by supporting the elimination
of excess estrogen during the luteal and menstrual phases
of our monthly cycles.
The anthraquinones in
yellow dock stimulate peristalsis
of the intestines, which increases bowel transit time.
Knowing the prevalence
of mineral deficiency in our country due to modern farming practices impact on soil quality, this nutritive aspect is just one more reason to make
yellow dock your herbal companion.
I noticed that a few hours after taking the second dose
of two pills I was experiencing a strong diuretic effect from the Burdock,
Yellow Dock, and Horsetail.
Yellow dock's action as a purgative, he tells us, is similar to rhubarb but milder in action.88 This combination
of action is especially valuable in our present context, since constipation and lower intestinal problems can be a direct consequence
of reduced bile flow89 and low - fat diets.90 Tierra recommends 3 - 9 grams daily, in capsules.91 This is probably too high when copper is being cleanses.
The most easily available herb Tierra recommends for liver fire is
yellow dock.86 Its energy is bitter and cool, it functions as an «alterative, chologue, astringent, aperient and blood tonic,» and he recommends it for skin disorders and as a purgative for bile congestion.87 With skin disorders, think zinc deficiency, and with skin disorders
of liver fire, think
of the widespread incidence
of adult acne.
His
yellow, black or chocolate short coat repels water, so Labrador Retrievers are protected from a chill in the line
of duty or fetching,
dock diving or retrieving a tennis ball.
And through the concrete madness
of honking horns and beep - beep - beeps, the shuttlecock, the raggedy dog, the
yellow - scarved soldiers in green, the
docking ships
of night and the smog
of modernity; silently cruised the noble old cyclo drivers in shorts and rag shirts, bobbing on forever over their chariots — these three - wheeled rickshaws with a large passenger seat at the front, like a bicycle attached to a wheelchair — visions
of serenity and melancholy calm.
The beach on the east side
of the
dock is best known for its picturesque sunrises and lovely
yellow sand.
Covered in 100,000 square metres
of shimmering
yellow fabric, it's carried by a modular floating
dock system
of 220,000 high - density polyethylene cubes.
Moments later, her clothing hung in a locker and a great fluffy towel folded on a chair on the
dock, Rangel slipped into the lake, sinking luxuriously beneath the surface into a cool, glowing world
of yellow - green.