Yellow Dock
Traditionally used to support digestion and, in herbal practice, iron uptake
Forms
Root capsules, tinctures, and teas
Advantages
Long traditional use in herbal medicine; a mild bitter that may aid digestion
Disadvantages
Very limited modern clinical evidence; contains natural laxative compounds and oxalates
Side effects
Loosened stools or cramping from its anthraquinone content; nausea at higher doses
Interactions
May add to the effect of laxatives and diuretics; oxalates can reduce mineral absorption
At-risk groups
People with kidney stones or kidney disease, or who are pregnant, should avoid; anaemia should be assessed and treated by a doctor
Cautions
High oxalate content, so avoid with a history of kidney stones or kidney disease; avoid in pregnancy; not a substitute for treating diagnosed iron-deficiency anaemia
Related symptoms
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