Parts Used: Root

Active Compounds:
Anthraquinone glycosides, about 3-4%, including nepodin, and others based on chrysophanol, physcion and emodin
Miscellaneous; tannins, rumicin and oxalates.

Believed to be of value for:
Poor Digestion
Skin Conditions

Other Names: Yellow Dock, Curled Dock, Curly Dock, Sour Dock, Narrow Dock, Garden Patience, Rumex