Yellow Dock Root 4 oz Cut and Sifted (Lengua de Vaca, Rumex Crispus)

Yellow dock root, cut and sifted, 4 oz. Rumex crispus, a hardy wild plant in the buckwheat family, also known as curly dock, or lengua de vaca in Spanish. Grown and harvested in Albania, with the strong, earthy, bitter flavour yellow dock is known for. One ingredient, nothing added.

Yellow dock has a long place in traditional herbal kitchens, usually taken as a simple bitter tea or a tincture. Because ours is already cut and sifted, it drops straight into a teapot or an infuser. Its bold bitterness pairs well with sweeter roots, so many people blend it with dandelion or burdock.

How to make yellow dock tea

Add 1 teaspoon to 8 fl oz of boiling water. Cover and steep for about 10 minutes, then strain. It is boldly bitter on its own. If that is too much, use half a teaspoon, or brew it alongside a sweeter root such as burdock, which is the traditional way it is drunk.

What it tastes like

Strong, earthy and properly bitter, closer to dandelion root than to anything floral. This is not a gentle tea and it is not pretending to be. People who like bitters take to it; people who want something soft usually blend it.

Root, not leaf

This is the root, cut and sifted. Yellow dock leaves are eaten as a wild green in some places, and the seeds are used as well, but they are different parts with different uses. What is in this bag is the root.

What yellow dock is

A tall wild plant with long wavy edged leaves, which is where the name curly dock comes from, and rusty brown seed heads that stand through winter. It grows on waste ground, verges and field edges across Europe and North America. It is in the buckwheat family, alongside rhubarb and sorrel, not the daisy family.

How to store it

Tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C), as printed on the bag. Keep it away from heat and light to hold the flavour.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make yellow dock tea?
Add 1 teaspoon of the cut and sifted root to 8 fl oz of boiling water, cover, steep about 10 minutes, then strain. Use half a teaspoon if you find it too bitter. A fine mesh strainer or an infuser handles the small pieces.

Is yellow dock the root or the leaf?
This bag is the root, cut and sifted. The leaves are eaten as a wild green in some places and the seeds are used too, but they are different parts. Only the root is in here.

Can you drink yellow dock and burdock together?
Yes, and it is the usual way people soften it. Brew them together, roughly half and half to start. Burdock root, loose is earthy and lightly sweet, which balances the bitterness. Dandelion root, loose works the same way.

Is it organic, and where does it come from?
It is organic or wildcrafted yellow dock root from Albania, and the country of origin is printed on the bag.

Why is it so bitter?
Because it is a bitter root and that is what it is. Nothing is added and nothing is taken out. Use less, steep it for a shorter time, or blend it with a sweeter root. The full range is in loose leaf herbs and teas.

¿Qué es la planta lengua de vaca?
La planta lengua de vaca (Rumex crispus) es una hierba silvestre de la familia del alforfón, pariente del ruibarbo y la acedera. En inglés se llama yellow dock o curly dock. No tiene nada que ver con la lengua de res, es una planta. Nuestra bolsa trae 4 oz de raíz de lengua de vaca orgánica o silvestre de Albania, cortada y tamizada, un solo ingrediente. Para preparar el té, agregue 1 cucharadita a 8 fl oz de agua hirviendo, tape y deje reposar 10 minutos, luego cuele. Es muy amarga.

PRECAUTIONS

• Yellow dock is in the buckwheat family, alongside rhubarb and sorrel, and like them it contains oxalates. If you have a history of kidney stones, or you are on a low oxalate diet, speak to your physician before use.
• Not for use during pregnancy or nursing.
• Not recommended for anyone under 18.
• Individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before use.
• Keep out of reach of children.

DIRECTIONS:

Add 1 teaspoon of cut and sifted yellow dock root to 8 fl oz of boiling water. Cover and steep for about 10 minutes, then strain and enjoy. It is boldly bitter on its own, so many people use half a teaspoon, or blend it with dandelion or burdock root.

Store tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C).

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