Yellow Dock - Edible and Medicinal! [Quick Herbal Overview]

How the heck do you use Yellow Dock? Doc Jones reviews the medicinal herbal properties of the Yellow Dock plant!
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[@ShellG.]

Yellow dock has truly been a life saver for me! I used to suffer with horrendous constipation. When I would have severe episodes the pain got so terrible that I honestly thought I might die(the episodes would last anywhere from 6-8 hours!). I tried so many things with little to no success. About a year ago I stumbled across yellow dock and gave it a try. I am SO grateful to have found this amazing herb! Combined with magnesium, it's changed my life! I take it daily and it always delivers! ;)

[@kashking2276]

How do you take it? Pill? Powder? Tea?

[@ShellG.]

@@kashking2276 I take it in capsule form every day with lunch and CALM magnesium drink before bedtime.

[@ablanccanvas]

Wow! What a rave review! So glad it’s working so well for you/your body. ♥️👍🏽😌

[@wantapai]

Which capsule do you take? Thanks so much for your review!

[@ShellG.]

@@wantapai I take Solaray 500mg daily(@ lunch) and as I mentioned, magnesium(CALM powder drink) before bedtime. Once in a while I will take 2 yellow dock in one day(spaced apart).

[@ablanccanvas]

Drinking “Yellow Dock” tea right now! Hence, why I’m here. ❤😊

[@Chlori672]

How to prepare this tea?

[@albanymountainhomestead]

I've used yellow dock for mosquito and ant bites effectively. For the mosquito bite I simply rub the leaf of the plant on the mosquito bite until the liquid from the plant is released. For ant bites I will rub the plant vigorously to get the liquid from the leaf and then I tape the plant piece to the ant bites as a poultice and leave it (about 20-30 minutes) or till itching stops. Sometimes a second poultice is needed about 12 hrs later to fully heal the ant bite.

[@roguereemerged]

Super helpful, ty!!

[@albanymountainhomestead]

@@roguereemerged your welcome

[@DrippingSpringsOLLAS]

Your knowledge on plants, people and animals is amazing. Your teaching style is warm and inviting. Thank you so much for all your teaching and obvious love for humanity and the plant and animal world. Keep up the good work!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. :0) Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@troywaldschmidt6172]

I enjoy toasting the seeds w/husk in the oven,then add it as a topping to chocolate ice cream..great fiber :)

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Fun. Thanks. :0)

[@judyoliphant579]

We have made flour with yellow dock. When researching dock flour, the consensus was to winnow the seeds before grinding because they have a hull that can be bitter. We chose not to winnow our seeds because it is a HUGE pain as the seeds are so small. So we put the seed, husk and all, into our blender and Voilà! Yellow Dock Flour. We have used it in bread, muffins, pancakes. It tastes wonderful, is not bitter and is a lovely dark color. It is moist and dry at the same time....meaning, you don't use as much liquid in your recipe and the texture of your product is flakier or crumbly. We have found that it is best when used as an additive in your recipe instead of as a substitute. We used only dock flour in our brown sugar muffin recipe and the result was they fell apart in our hands when we took them out of the muffin cups. They tasted delicious though, so it was worth dealing with the crumbles.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Great stuff. Thanks Judy. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@kleineroteHex]

I have no clue if I have yellow dock or other dock I cannot get rid of, so I do what I always do when "fighting weeds" - look up what is edible. I harvested a bunch of seeds in the fall, and Judy, you are so right, winnowing is a major pain and I too just throw the seeds in the blender. I mix them into my bread dough at times. If I want to add them every time I need to collect a lot more this fall, but they are there :) I dig up my burdockroots too!

[@kelvinbel8910]

​@@kleineroteHexI don't think it matters cause it's all edible

[@roguereemerged]

This comment is super helpful, ty!!

[@sandrareaves]

I have loads of this! Had no idea it is good for the liver. Time to love my liver and use my curly dock…errr. yellow dock. 😂. Thanks, funny Doc!❤

[@lizzieschuch2800]

You can also pick the beautiful red seed stalks for your wife. Great for some natural decor in a vase or pitcher at home. :)

[@al-8026]

I spread the seeds around the goats paddock so they have more variety in their diet (:

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

They'll probably like it. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@ThePrudentKing]

This plant really blessed me within a few days. It is a must have in any home apothecary

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

It's a wonderful critter. Glad it helped you. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@LetRawFoodsLoveyou]

I enjoy herbal teas. I'm looking forward to trying yellow dock! I have already gained so much knowledge from watching your KZbin's. Thank you for putting them out here. I love my plantain leaf ❤️ and milk thistle ❤️. Milk thistle helped bring my liver enzymes back to normal ❤️ I'm excited to add yellow doc to that category! I have it struggled with anemia for 20 years. My levels are at their lowest right now and I'm so tired. Looking forward to trying some yellow dock

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you're enjoying the content Heidi. Glad your liver is feeling better too. Milk thistle is great stuff. :0) Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@susanwright1999]

I could listen to this man all day ( i do )

[@lindasantini5618]

Three days ago I saw some big weeds growing in our yard where it's supposed to be all wildflowers. So my husband identified the weed online as "Dock" and dug out. I wish I'd seen your video 4 days ago. sheesh. Maybe some will grow back. Thanks for the great video!

[@cathyfleischmann7067]

Love all your videos and learn so much from you! I have been an avid vegetable gardener up to now, but this year am starting a medicinal herb garden thanks to all the knowledge I have gained from you. Thank you so much for what you do and share!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

You can do it! Thank You!

[@ablanccanvas]

Hey… how is your medicinal herb garden growing - now that it’s 2 years out?

[@philselfridge5414]

Thanks Doc good video. Yellow dock grows all around me in Jasper Tx

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yeah it's good stuff and pretty happy to grow anywhere. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@jenniexfuller]

Yellow dock vs Burdock, Doc? Backstory: about 40 yo m pt is anemic (but recovering slowly) and post chemo by two months. Cancer appears to be gone according to scans. Liver still angry. Pt still requires occasional naps and is trying to regain the 25 pounds he didn’t have to lose in the first place. Also, hair regrowth is painstakingly slow. He’s sick and tired of being and looking sick and tired. Typically very active. Chemo dramatically affected neurotransmitters and gut (and, thus, brain) flora. Brilliant, dyslexic mind has been (hopefully temporarily) muted by the chemo effects. Seems to be slowly coming back to me. Also I’m saving your super nifty duct tape trick as I have one child who gives me mini heart attacks daily (NO FEAR). Thank you for all your info!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

There are likely things that could be done there but I'd need a lot more information...particularly on what meds he may be on. Have a look at this article for some input on what i did following my own brain surgery a few weeks ago. I had a benign brain tumor that was squishing my optic nerve and trying to make me blind. Now What? Fun Things To Do with Herbs After Brain Surgery!: homegrownherbalist.net/2021/03/now-what-fun-things-to-do-with-herbs-after-brain-surgery/

[@korradog81]

This was great! I appreciate your short video and getting straight to the point with lots of info 🤙🏻

[@russellbarndt6579]

Thank you Dr for being interested in sharing your knowledge

[@wildedibles819]

Great video I used to sell yellow dock with other herbs for a cancer tonic Many people enjoyed it Thanks

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yellow dock is a great nutritive and blood cleanser. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@rowdymoore007]

Thanks for posting

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks for watching. :0)

[@TheGatewayProductions]

Awesome video! Everything we need is already there - in nature :) Keep up the great work!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yup. God is good. He gave us lots of great weeds. :0) Doc homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@sherrimarshall-xw6en]

I love your videos

[@williamfreeman8197]

What about all uses for leaves

[@deborahwatson8151]

I'm glad I found your channel

[@stephwinss]

Thank you Doctor!!

[@kellinachbar1962]

Thanks Doc. I love learning about these common plants!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yellow dock is a good one and easy to source. Doc homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@ivie8630]

I assume this plant also has oxalic acid within. Is the concentration significant enough to consider when used in medicine? I would assume that's why you discouraged long term use, maybe acute kidney injury could ensue. Either way, I loved the video. I just discovered this plant while I was out fishing this weekend and I got an intuitive feeling that it is useful.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

It does contain some oxalic acid. Also, most liver tonics and herbs with laxative effects are best not to use long term.

[@RealZayComo]

@@HomeGrownHerbalisthello how long is exactly long term ? 🙏

[@jfulton50]

So, now I know what that plant is that grows so ealily along the road near me. I'm going to learn more about it since I have such an abundant supply. Thanks!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yup. It's just been waiting for you to come make friends. :0) Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@sylvijeffery9752]

Brilliant!! Guess it's the same here in England as there with you?...

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

If it's Rumex crispus, it's the same critter. Most of our good American herbs came from England on the pilgrims' sneakers. :0) Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@yvonnevansickle53]

Thanks Doc!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

You bet Yvonne.

[@Coyotes-galore]

Dr. Jones, any suggestions on which plant would be best to apply to a scorpion sting? I've heard Plantain should work. Any thoughts? Mary in Oklahoma. 🇺🇸

[@aylaalexandra1]

Always love your videos!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Thanks Ayla Doc homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@KathysTube]

Thanks Doc...👍

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

You're welcome.

[@drawnbydragons]

This plant aids in the absorbtion of of Iron, also does contain Iron though. Important to mention the leaves have moderate amounts of oxalic acid so either use the leaves in moderation or cook and discard the water same as silverbeet. Also good to stop irritation from stings and bites etc

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

That's right. There are a lot of dark leafy wild edibles that are a little high in oxalic acid so folks that are prone to kidney stones should eat them in moderation or boil them and pitch the water as you mentioned. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@GottabKD777]

Would you do a video on medicinal benefits of the common tansy please Doc Jones?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

I'll put it on the list. It's a cousin of feverfew and Chamomile. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@echo8931]

Is Burdock root sometimes yellow also?

[@FA-gk8uj]

Hi there, thanks for the information short ans sweet! I currently have yellow dock root (dried) what would i need to do to make this into a tea?

[@thomaswiggins6668]

Beautiful brotha!!!!! Ty

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@rollingpaper-x2u]

MF DOOM - Yellow dock check it out you wont be disappointed

[@timzstr]

what about bitter dock

[@resurrectionpower4749]

beautiful!!!!!✨

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it Candice. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@anitathiessen8949]

👋 from Canada when is the best time to harvest, the first year in fall or second year in spring or after flowering, thanks

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

@@anitathiessen8949 the best time to harvest roots is in the fall after the leaves have died.

[@kandimccann9055]

Great info Doc!

[@marydit1]

Thanks Doc for sharing your knowledge and giving us a video alternative to the insanity that is going on in the world today. Blessings to you and yours.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

I'm pleased to offer an alternative source of insanity. LOL Doc

[@mariesmith8076]

I have a bad sinus infection for 2 months now and I refuse to have surgery! Do you have any suggestions for me? Great show Marie

[@bettes5102]

The leaf you showed doesn't seem to match the plant you indicated as Yellow Dock. Can you explain?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

That's what the leaves look like. It came off of that very plant. The video shows mostly the top. The leaves are lower. We should have done a full view I guess.

[@havefaith1549]

I just found your channel. So incredibly informative. What would you suggest for better blood circulation? I have venous insufficient, where the blood just pools in my legs.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Shoot me an email. info(at)homegrownherbalist.net

[@lauradeponte4831]

Is there a more or less ideal time (season) to harvest the roots (and other plant parts)?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Roots in general are a little more potent in the fall. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@rebeccalarson7995]

Are they the same as curly dock?

[@laurawatson2008]

Can it help with primary biliary cirrhosis?

[@jamesdavis1821]

What does the root taste like, and best way to cook

[@heavenplusseven7099]

Greetings Doc:. How to identify wild lettuce?

[@opalezell2166]

Where canI find seeds.

[@janetlarsen8072]

Thank you :)

[@mehmetkupeli2073]

when is the best time to harvest this plant? I was thinking about making a tincture with the roots. Thank you!

[@marykathryn702]

Would Yellow Dock be a good substitute for Burdock, if one has no Burdock? This is in reference for a liver tonic or liver support broth.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Yellow dock shares many properties with burdock but I wouldn't take it as long term as I would burdock. Yellow dock has some laxative properties that could lead to some dependence...or some Depends...if you take it for too long. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@Agrillot6]

But how much?

[@osoloco3651]

i've been eating Goji Berries the past few days i think those are a good laxitive too -also good for the liver & kidneys. i just found some Yellow Dock near my house i want to try i am looking for something that cures or at least helps with liver cirrhosis.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

There are herbs that can help the liver cells that are left to be healthy and happy but cirrhosis is actually scar tissue in the liver. There isn't a way to reverse that part unfortunately. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@namienamie2167]

Try milk thistle or schisandra, vitamin c or green tea to help remove the toxins from your body. Liver cirrohisis is caused by toxins in the body.

[@lesliehanson6614]

What about fungal rashes, would eating yellow dock help the liver get rid of that as well?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

It would help with some of the itching and inflammation but you'd need to get to the root of the problem with some anti-fungal herbs. Have a look at these: Fungal Topical Formula:homegrownherbalist.net/?s=fungal+topical&post_type=product&title=1&excerpt=1&content=1&categories=1&attributes=1&tags=1&sku=1&orderby=date-DESC&ixwps=1 Candida Formula: homegrownherbalist.net/?s=candida&post_type=product&title=1&excerpt=1&content=1&categories=1&attributes=1&tags=1&sku=1&orderby=date-DESC&ixwps=1 Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@BayouChicGardening]

Enjoyed this video. I will share. My question is the what's the best way to prepare it to use to tx eczema. Oral ingestion or make a poultice?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Its benefits for eczema stem mostly from its support and stimulation of liver function so internal use is going to be the way to go. :0) Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@lesliehanson6614]

Our pet rabbit like the leaves! Is there oxalic acid in them so we shouldn't feed too much to the rabbit?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

It does contain a fair bit of oxalic acid. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@christopherjreihing]

Hi Doctor Patrick I have a Siberian Husky, who’s shedding won’t stop and he has redness in his skin on his belly. Do you have a website where I can contact you?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

The website is HomeGrownHerbalist.net Doc homegrownherbalist.net/

[@selfhealherbs13ms]

Is it ok to Blanch the leaves and stems before using it for anything.

[@selfhealherbs13ms]

How yellow is the plant supposed to look light yellow dark yellow Orange yellow.

[@kellydalton2663]

What’s the difference between curly/yellow doc and bitter doc?

[@danam2584]

I like pants that work for a living. :) Wonderful video Doc!

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Glad you enjoyed it Dana. Doc homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@dominicbeckler5360]

Is there a deadly look alike?

[@joyceart5949]

How long can you take yellow dock?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

@@joyceart5949 whenever i do an herb long-term i recommend taking a day off every week or two

[@CandyTok]

so your saying yellow dock will help my liver produce more bile what other herbs do that too

[@paulacoutinho6871]

Can yellow dock be used longterm/ indefinitely as an herbal medicinal, or should it only be used for short periods? And/or does this depend on what part of the plant is used and in what form?

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

It's a safe herb but I wouldn't use it long term. Burdock 0would be a better choice for that. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@SG-ce7ji]

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[@travismcgrath2403]

Wondering if you can help me out. I took some ground yellow dock root just in a glass of water. About 4 g. It gave me nasuea and made me vomit. I don't have any known allergies. I figured maybe I would try a smaller dose so I tried 1/4 teaspoon. It still made me naseous. Possibley may still vomit. Curious as to why this would happen? Taken without food also.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

COuple of things: - First, make sure it's really yellow dock. - Second, herbs on an empty stomach often make folks a little nauseous. - Third, you may just have a personal sensitivity to it. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@anitarose7915]

😊

[@charlescoker7752]

Does it help the Lymphatic System ? My feet and ankles swell.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

I have a formula called Lymphatic Support That helps the lymphatic system. homegrownherbalist.net/?s=liver+builder&post_type=product&title=1&excerpt=1&content=1&categories=1&attributes=1&tags=1&sku=1&orderby=date-DESC&ixwps=1

[@ConnieBernalRealtor]

I've had a heart attack 3 months ago. I have high cholesterol levels so I've been told. They put 3 stents inside of me. I started making a shake out of the leaves with blueberries kefir or natural no sugar yogurt and 4oz of water. I have to say, it's lowered my blood pressure and you t gives me energy for the day. Although I eat breakfast shortly after. I drink it almost every day. Do you think I should stop because of the oxalic acid it has?

[@TheHealthnow]

Is this same as mullein?

[@shara4389]

@Kimberly Perez - I'm sure you've already searched and found the answer by now, but no - entirely different plant.

[@keithcurry3502]

Thanks for the information about Yellow dock I heard that its very helpful to sexual function is this true?

[@uschiuschi3232]

Be careful, it contains oxalates.

[@Buttercup624]

yellow dock 🤣😂 good job doc 🩷

[@revamcconnell470]

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[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

:0)

[@cristineconnell7803]

Missing my excellent Doctor that knew & taught me so much!❤ Any doctors with this type of knowledge & wisdom will become more & more popular!

[@wisegentle7859]

Yes I love this plant,

[@sunnyglen9429]

I think I have that but would like to see what it looks like when it's dried up.

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

Google Rumex crispus and click on images. When it's dried up it's rust red. Very common along roadways and pastures. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/

[@amandathompson6604]

Is it good to talk yellow dock if you have had your gall bladder removed?

[@josejmares86]

That’s a good question

[@HomeGrownHerbalist]

It will still increase bile production and flow. It'll just go down the bile duct instead of being stored in the gall bladder. Doc Jones homegrownherbalist.net/about-the-school/