Rumex crispus

Rumex crispus, commonly known as Curly Dock or Yellow Dock, is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Western Asia, belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Various parts of the plant, particularly the root, are widely utilized in traditional herbal medicine and as dietary supplements. Its therapeutic properties are attributed to a diverse array of bioactive compounds, including anthraquinones (such as emodin, chrysophanol, and physcion), flavonoids (like quercetin and kaempferol), tannins, and oxalic acid. Traditionally, it is recognized for its laxative, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and detoxifying actions. It is also employed for addressing skin conditions, digestive complaints, supporting liver function, and enhancing iron absorption. Research indicates potential roles in inhibiting osteoclastogenesis, inducing osteoblast mineralization, and exhibiting antiproliferative effects against certain cancer cell lines.

Other names

Curly DockCurled DockYellow DockNarrow DockNarrowleaf DockSour DockLapathum crispumRumex elongatus