YELLOW DOCK

Rumex crispus: Compositae

PLANET: Jupiter

ELEMENT: Air

TASTE: bitter, astringent	VIPAKA: pungent
WARMTH: cooling	DOSHAS: V+P-K-

MERIDIANS: liver, colon

ACTIONS: alterative blood tonic, aperient, astringent, cholagogue, laxative, antipyretic, anodyne (reduces pain and inflammation), clears and promotes cerebral circulation.

INDICATIONS: toxic conditions of the blood, acute skin eruptions such as psoriasis and eczema, swollen glands, glandular tumours, venereal diseases, hemorrhoids, bleeding from the lungs, stomach acidity, reduces high Pitta and inflammation, anemia (particularly caused by Pitta; will worsen a Vata anemia), dysentery, liver disorders, congestive jaundice, bile congestion, rheumatism

PRECAUTIONS: high Vata; emaciation; high oxalate content

CONSTITUENTS: anthroquinone, chrysophanol, emodin, tannins, RUMICIN, oxalates, iron

PREPARATION AND USE:
-two OO capsules or 10-30 drops of tincture tid
-to make a syrup, boil 1/2 lb root in 2 pints water until liquid reduced to 1/2, then add 1/2 pint blackstrap molasses (adds to blood tonic function). Take 1-2 tsp tid
-homeopathic preparation good for tickling cough, itchy skin conditions, scrofulous skin conditions, and glandular swelling

NUTRITIONAL USE: contains lots of iron; can be used in stews like other root vegetables

USE IN MAGIC: Healing, Fertility, Money
-seeds used in money spells and incenses
-infusion of seeds sprinkled about the place of business to attract customers
-seeds tied to left arm to help a woman conceive

USE IN PERSONAL GROWTH:
-frees inner reserves of strength and fortitude
-helps those who are afraid of change to clear out the old and develop strength to embrace the dance of life

"I open to the beauty around me and let it nourish and inspire me."