Common Name: Curly Dock, Yellow Dock, Sour Dock
Latin Name: Rumex Crispus
Tsalagi Name: Unkown
Parts Used: Root
Caution: High in Tannin, should be taken no more than once every few weeks.

Medicinal Uses: Very helpful for impure blood, as a tea use one teaspoon of decoction to a up of water. Tea is also good for dysentery and bowel complaints including constipation. Use as poultice for ruptive skin diseases, swellings, and syphilis. A great ointment for itching and sores. Rub leaves in mouth for sore throat.
Food Uses: NONE
Other Uses: Feed beaten roots to horse with sick stomach.

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