YELLOW DOCK (Rumex crispus) CURLY DOCK #gardening #foraging #survival #traditionalmedicine #skincare | Prepper Kiwi

Which one is curly dock! (Rumex crispus) Know them by their fruits #survival #foraging #100WildThings #newzealand | Prepper Kiwi

Why is Yellow Dock so specific for the stomach and G.I. tract? Matthew Wood explains its energetics and tissue state indications—how this earthy root works to move, tone, and restore digestive balance. 📥 Learn more in this week’s Seasonal Herbalist cards—featuring Yellow Dock’s ID, energetics, and uses: https://wood-herbs.kit.com/lhw-fall #YellowDock #DigestiveHealth #HerbalWisdom #MatthewWoodInstitute #SeasonalHerbalist #HerbsAZ #HerbalEnergetics | Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism

Curly dock / Rumex crispus: The tasty foliage and quinoa-like seeds of this common wild plant were eaten by American Indians. Its roots were used for various medicines and its foliage and roots were used as a yellow dye. You can read about all its uses here: https://paleoforaging.com/2023/04/21/rumex-crispus-curly-dock/ | Paleo Foraging

Curly dock, Rumex crispus 🆚 Houndstongue, Cynoglossum officinale I have seen a number of people get these two plants confused in the past, so here's a quick video on how to tell them apart before they flower! Curly dock has ✅ Semi-succulent feeling, non-fuzzy leaves ✅ Slime filled papery sheath around new growth ✅ Level leaf venation (bonus) Curly dock is a tasty edible plant, but does contain higher levels of oxalates which can cause issues with mineral build up in our bodies, including calciu