Rumex crispus
commonly known as, Curly dock or yellow dock, In Western herbalism the root is often used for treating anemia, due to its high level of iron.Lust, John B.. The herb book. New York: B. Lust Publications, 1974. The plant will help with skin conditions if taken internally or applied externally to things like itching, scrofula, and sores. It is also used for respiratory conditions, specifically those with a tickling cough that is worse when exposed to cold air. It mentions also passing pains, excessive itching, and that it helps enlarged lymphs. .
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