yellow dock root cut siftedYellow dock is a plant native to Europe and Asia. Also called "curled dock" or "Rumex Crispus," it is cultivated as a vegetable in Europe and grows throughout North America as a common weed. In traditional herbal medicine, yellow dock is thought to be a general health tonic and helps to maintain proper digestive health. Some people use yellow dock as a toothpaste. Yellow dock root herbal tea is also known to have extensive laxative and skin cleansing