Yellow Dock Tincture - Digestive & Lymphatic Tonic, Skin Disorders | Restless Ravens Homestead

Yellow Dock Tincture

1 oz bottle of yellow dock tincture. Made from fresh yellow dock root from our homestead property in Northern Ontario, extracted slowly in gluten free alcohol. Yellow dock contains mildly laxative anthroquinone glycosides and bitter compounds that stimulate digestive enzymes. Anthroquinones are yellow-brown dyes that intestinal bacteria metabolize into anthranols. These in turn hinder the absorption of sodium, water and chloride in the bowel which help hydrate the stool. As well a stimulating the digestive system it helps to soothe the digestive lining making it useful against irritated bowels. The roots cooling and healing properties has also made it useful in treating a varieties of inflammation internally and externally in conditions like irritated coughs, eczema, psoriasis, arthritis and rheumatism. A great tonic of the digestive, lymphatic and respiratory systems within the body.

• Wildcrafted in small batches only 
• Vegan, Cruelty & Gluten Free
• Recyclable Bottle

Actions of Yellow Dock:

Tonic, lymphatic, astringent, cooling, alterative, bitter, hepatic, cholagogue, laxative, cathartic

Uses For Tincture:

• Digestive, Lymphatic Respiratory Tonic
• Great for skin disorders that start in the gut like psoriasis
• Digestive Aid

• Tissue stagnation (lymphadenopathy, ulcers, glandular enlargement)
• Eases inflammation in nose and throat
• Flatulence
• Improve liver function
• Can be used topically for skin disorders and itchy skin.
• Inflammatory disorders like arthritis, rheumatism 

Use care & moderation when working with this tincture, the anthroquinone glycosides in yellow dock can stain the colon yellow which is not a problem but could be shocking before a colonoscopy. Anthroquinones interfere with the bodies absorption of water and electrolytes so should not be used long term, generally no more than 1 or 2 weeks at a time. Yellow dock is contraindicated in irritable bowel, bowel obstructions, spastic colon, and pregnancy. It’s anthraquinone content is mild and should not cause gripping (intestinal cramps). High doses can cause dermatitis, nausea, and should be avoided in those with gout or a presdisposition to kidney stones (high oxalates).