Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve occasional constipation.

May support bowel regularity and normal intestinal elimination.

Traditionally used to support healthy digestive function.

May help relieve temporary indigestion, bloating and flatulence.

Supports normal liver function as part of a professionally guided herbal plan.

Traditionally included in formulas supporting general skin health.

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Yellow Dock should not be presented as a harsh bowel cleanse, detox program or long-term daily laxative.

It should not be described as treating eczema, psoriasis, acne, anaemia, liver disease or another diagnosed condition.

Practitioner-guided bowel and digestive support.

Adults experiencing temporary or occasional constipation.

Adults experiencing mild indigestion, bloating or flatulence.

Professional herbal formulas supporting normal liver and intestinal function.

Adults prescribed Yellow Dock as part of a broader skin-health formula where digestion and elimination are relevant.

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than Yellow Dock tea, powder, tablets or capsules.

Sudden constipation, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, blood in the stool, black stools, unexplained weight loss or a persistent change in bowel habits requires appropriate medical assessment.

Common name: Yellow Dock

Alternative names: Curled Dock, Curly Dock, Narrow-Leaved Dock

Botanical name: Rumex crispus

Plant part used: Root

Plant family: Polygonaceae

Extract ratio: 1:2

Ethanol content: 23% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Yellow Dock is a perennial member of the Polygonaceae family, which also contains rhubarb, sorrel and buckwheat.

The root contains bitter constituents, tannins and naturally occurring anthraquinone-related compounds associated with its traditional digestive and bowel applications.

The current product information does not declare standardisation to emodin, chrysophanol or another constituent. Do not add a standardised-compound claim without current manufacturer confirmation.

Yellow Dock root should not be confused with the edible young leaves of some Rumex species or with Sheep Sorrel, Rumex acetosella.

The extract is not a clinically meaningful iron supplement and should not be described as supplying enough iron to correct iron deficiency or anaemia.

Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) root 1:2 liquid extract.

Each 5 mL represents approximately 2.5 g of dried Yellow Dock root.

Contains ethanol 23% v/v.

Adults: Take 15–30 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 15–30 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your healthcare practitioner.

Use the lowest professionally recommended amount that provides the intended support without causing diarrhoea or a strong purgative effect.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully.

Dilute the measured amount in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Do not take the undiluted 23% ethanol preparation directly from the bottle.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Do not increase the dosage because constipation, bloating or indigestion remains present.

Stop taking the product if it causes persistent abdominal cramping, watery diarrhoea or a strong purgative effect.

Maintain appropriate fluid intake unless a healthcare professional has advised fluid restriction.

Do not use continuously as a daily laxative without professional review.

Seek advice if constipation is severe, suddenly develops or does not improve with appropriate short-term support.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Yellow Dock, Rumex crispus or another ingredient in the preparation.

People with a known allergy to another Polygonaceae-family plant should seek professional advice before use.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives, faintness or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current bottle label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Professional supervision is recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Avoid amounts that produce a strong laxative or purgative effect during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Do not self-prescribe Yellow Dock for pregnancy-related constipation without advice from the healthcare professional managing the pregnancy.

Do not use Yellow Dock as a substitute for investigation of persistent or recurring constipation.

Constipation may be associated with inadequate fibre or fluid intake, medication effects, pregnancy, thyroid conditions, neurological conditions, pelvic-floor dysfunction or bowel disease.

Do not use if bowel obstruction, intestinal narrowing, faecal impaction or appendicitis is suspected.

Seek urgent medical care for severe or worsening abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, marked abdominal swelling, inability to pass stool or gas, fever, faintness or blood in the stool.

Do not use when significant diarrhoea or loose stools are already present.

Stop use if watery diarrhoea, significant abdominal cramping or excessive bowel movements develop.

Repeated or excessive laxative use may cause dehydration and disturbances in electrolytes, including potassium.

Low potassium may cause weakness, muscle cramping, palpitations or abnormal heart rhythm.

Seek medical advice if severe weakness, faintness, reduced urination, confusion, persistent diarrhoea or an irregular heartbeat develops.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Yellow Dock if you take digoxin or another cardiac glycoside, an antiarrhythmic medicine or a medicine that can affect heart rhythm.

Professional advice is also required with potassium-depleting diuretics, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or regular high-dose Licorice use.

Excessive laxative effects may increase potassium loss and alter the safety or effectiveness of these medicines.

People with kidney disease, heart disease or an existing electrolyte imbalance should obtain medical approval before use.

Do not combine Yellow Dock casually with several laxative herbs, laxative medicines or high-dose magnesium products.

Long-term reliance on laxatives can interfere with normal bowel function and may delay investigation of the underlying cause of constipation.

Yellow Dock may support normal liver function, but it should not be described as cleansing accumulated toxins or treating fatty liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis or abnormal liver-function results.

Seek medical assessment for yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, persistent nausea, pain beneath the right ribs, unusual itching or marked fatigue.

Do not use Yellow Dock as a substitute for professional assessment of persistent skin symptoms.

Eczema, psoriasis, acne, hives, infected lesions and unexplained rashes can have different causes and may require specific medical or dermatological treatment.

Yellow Dock is not an iron supplement and should not replace blood testing or prescribed iron therapy.

Seek assessment for persistent tiredness, breathlessness, dizziness, palpitations, pale skin, unusual bleeding or suspected iron deficiency.

Do not change or discontinue iron or another prescribed medicine without advice from the healthcare professional managing your care.

Reliable modern medicine-interaction data for Yellow Dock remains limited beyond concerns associated with excessive laxative use and potassium depletion.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you take regular prescription medicines or receive treatment for a chronic medical condition.

The current product provides an adult dosage only.

Do not give this practitioner preparation to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate amount has been individually prescribed.

Discontinue use at least seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery, dental surgery or another invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by the treating medical team.

Tell the surgeon, anaesthetist, dentist and pharmacist that Yellow Dock has been used.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces and other ignition sources due to the 23% ethanol content.

Keep securely out of reach of children.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.