Sunday, May 23, 2010

Yellow Dock

Uses: As a tea it can help hemorrhoids and act as a laxative. It can be used in a poultice to treat ringworm, Young leaves can be eaten in a salad, like spinach, and are a good source of the vitamins A and C.
Parts Used: Leaves, roots.
Harvest: The leaves and roots should be gathered in early spring, the year after planting.
Shelf Life: 1-3 years.

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