Yellow Dock Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Yellow Dock against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Yellow Dock is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, digestive support, skin conditions.Based on those ingredients, 78 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Yellow Dock dried root liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Yellow Dock by Herbal Terra
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: a liquid extract of certified organic yellow dock dried root. Yellow dock has traditionally been used as a mild laxative and as a support for digestive and skin health, though the evidence for these uses isn't established in our data.
The liquid is made with menstruum, a standard extraction medium.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We don't hold effectiveness ratings for yellow dock in our data, so the evidence supporting its use isn't established here. That doesn't mean it's ineffective — just that clinical trial data on this ingredient isn't in our current monograph.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Yellow dock is generally well tolerated when it's properly prepared and used in small, food-like amounts. It does act as a mild laxative, so use it short-term and with care.
Don't consume raw leaves or rhizomes — they can cause serious effects including low blood calcium (hypocalcemia), kidney stones, vomiting, and even respiratory depression in very large doses. The ingredient also contains oxalates, which can form crystals in your body and cause problems, especially in your kidneys and lungs.
The safety data advises against using yellow dock during pregnancy — there isn't enough safety information, and the laxative effect is a concern. Also avoid it while breastfeeding, since laxative compounds can pass into breast milk.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Check with your pharmacist before using this product if you take a diuretic (water pill), digoxin (Lanoxin), or warfarin (Coumadin). Yellow dock can lower potassium and may increase the laxative effect of warfarin, both Major concerns.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're looking for a traditional herbal laxative, yellow dock has a long history of use, but the clinical evidence for it isn't in our data. More importantly, if you take a diuretic, digoxin, or warfarin, this product needs a careful review with your pharmacist before you start — the interactions are real and potentially serious.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Yellow Dock, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 0606595861585 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 235373 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Yellow Dock by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| certified organic Yellow Dock dried root liquid extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Menstruum
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Formulation
Origin of plant material: Poland.
Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility
Alcohol free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract
Non GMO
No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution May have contraindications.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Formula
Rumex crispus
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free
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Yellow Dock by Herbal Terra label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Yellow Dock by Herbal Terra
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Certified organic Yellow Dock dried root liquid extract
Interacts with78 drugs
Yellow dock is a traditional herb used mostly as a mild laxative and a digestive and skin tonic. Good-quality human studies are lacking, so its benefi...
Certified organic Yellow Dock dried root liquid extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Yellow Dock by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbal Terra's Yellow Dock is a single-ingredient liquid extract that does interact with several medication types, and two of those interactions are Major — meaning they deserve your close attention before you start.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The biggest concern is with diuretics (water pills). Yellow dock can cause the body to lose potassium, and diuretics do the same thing.
When you combine them — especially if you use yellow dock long-term or in large doses — your potassium can drop too low (a condition called hypokalemia), which can cause serious symptoms like weakness or an irregular heartbeat. The same potassium risk applies to digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication.
Low potassium makes digoxin more likely to cause toxicity, which is dangerous.
Yellow dock also has a laxative effect, and that can boost how much warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner, stays active in your system. This raises your bleeding risk.
That interaction is rated Moderate.
Altogether, these interactions span 78 individual medications. Use the search tool below to check any diuretic, digoxin, or warfarin you're taking before you start this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Yellow Dock interact with 78 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Yellow Dock interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Yellow Dock dried root liquid extract
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Yellow Dock — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Yellow Dock Dried Root Liquid ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the laxative effects of yellow dock might increase the effects of warfarin, including the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Certified Organic Yellow Dock Dried Root Liquid Extract + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Yellow Dock — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Yellow Dock Dried Root Liquid ExtractWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the laxative effects of yellow dock might increase the effects of warfarin, including the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Certified Organic Yellow Dock Dried Root Liquid Extract + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Yellow Dock with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
certified organic Yellow Dock dried root liquid extract
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, yellow dock might increase the risk of digoxin toxicity when used long-term or in large amount.
When yellow dock is used chronically or in large amounts, hypokalemia may occur. This might increase the toxic effects of digoxin.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, yellow dock might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretics.
When yellow dock is used chronically or in large amounts, hypokalemia may occur, and overuse of yellow dock might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, the laxative effects of yellow dock might increase the effects of warfarin, including the risk of bleeding.
The anthraquinones in yellow dock have a mild stimulant laxative effect. Consuming excessive amounts can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Yellow Dock, from the product label.
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The Full Monographs Behind Yellow Dock’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Yellow Dock's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Yellow Dock 8 references
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. 3rd ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1993.
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Ellenhorn MJ, et al. Ellenhorn's Medical Toxicology: Diagnoses and Treatment of Human Poisoning. 2nd ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- Latif A, Fichadiya H, Abid F, Capo G. Herbal Teas and Thrombocytopenia: A Curious Case of Yellow Dock and Burdock-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med 2022;9(3):003247. PubMed
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