Botanical Name: Rumex crispus

Common Name:

English: Yellow Dock
Ayurvedic: Chukra, Chukrikaa, Patraamla, Rochani, Shatvedhani
Also, known as: Curled Dock, Oseille Crépu; Patience Crépu; Rumex Crépu, Oseille À Feuilles De Patience; Parelle; Patience Crépue, Labaca-Crespa, Azeda-Crespa, Krauser Ampfer, Romice, Romice Crespa, Nagabagishigishi, Krulzuring, Krusskräppa, Sour Dock, Narrow Dock, Narrow-leaved Dock, Garden Patience

Origin: India

Harvested:r Cultivated

Parts Used: Root

General Information:

The Latin name Rumex crispus was given by Linnaeus and appears to be the only name used in modern literature. The genus name 'Rumex' refers to a noun meaning acid. The attribute 'crispus' means curled, which alludes to the curly and wavy leaves of this species, as does the common name 'curled dock'.

Rumex crispus, is an erect herb, little branched, except where the flowers occur, up to 120 cm tall, but more taller plants may be found under favorable growth conditions. It is a stationary perennial, which can survive for several years by means of a fleshy taproot, about 2 to 4 cm in width, more or less branched and reaching a depth up to 150 cm or more in soils that allow deep root penetration. The taproot is topped by a fleshy stem, 2 to 4 cm long, whose upper part, the 'crown', situated at the ground surface, is often branched or vertically split. New rosette leaves and erect stems with alternate leaves develop from the crown. Leaves are bluish green with petioles shorter than the lamina. Leaves are both basal and alternate, hairless, toothless to scalloped around the edge and strongly crinkly-wavy, sharply pointed at the tip, the base wedge-shaped to straight across to nearly heart-shaped. Basal leaves are lance-oblong, up to 12 inches long and to 2½ inches wide, on a stalk nearly as long as the blade. Stems are stiff, usually with a smooth, more or less reddish surface. On young plants, they are often single, on older plants mostly in groups from the branched or split crown. Flowers, in dense clusters, are small with valves that are 3-5 mm long and wide on pedicels which are 5-10 mm in length, green in the beginning and brown at maturity. Both bisexual and female flowers occur on the same plant.

How to use:

Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water. Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes. Strain and squeeze out as much as liquid as possible and enjoy!

Tips:

You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder and or licorice root powder.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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Yellow Dock Root Cut