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Yellow Dock Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Sunshine

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Yellow Dock is a dietary supplement by Nature's Sunshine 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 Yellow Dock. 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 Nature's Sunshine

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: yellow dock (the root or rhizome of the plant). Yellow dock is traditionally used as a laxative and digestive aid and has been part of herbal medicine for generations.

The capsule itself is an inactive ingredient—a shell to hold the powder.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: traditional digestive and respiratory health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: digestive health, respiratory health, constipation, liver support.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

We don't hold effectiveness ratings for yellow dock in our data, so we can't tell you from our sources whether it works for any particular condition. If you're considering it for a specific health goal, that's a good question to ask your pharmacist or doctor.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Yellow Dock

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Yellow dock seems well tolerated when it's properly prepared and used in small, food-like amounts. However, there are important cautions.

The product acts as a laxative and contains oxalates, so use it short-term and carefully. Raw leaves or rhizomes are unsafe and can cause serious problems like low blood calcium (hypocalcemia), kidney stones, and vomiting.

The safety data advises against yellow dock during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety information and because laxative compounds may pass into breast milk. If you're pregnant, nursing, or considering this product in either situation, talk with your pharmacist or doctor.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Yellow Dock

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Yellow Dock.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 78 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check if you're on water pills (diuretics), digoxin (Lanoxin) for your heart, or warfarin (Coumadin) for blood thinning. These carry the highest interaction risks.

If you take any of these or other prescription drugs, run them through the interaction checker below.

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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.

Yellow Dock by Nature's Sunshine is generally well tolerated at normal food amounts but carries real risks if you take diuretics, digoxin, or warfarin—three medication types with Major or Moderate interaction severity. It's also a laxative, so short-term use and caution are important.

If you're on any prescription medications, check them with the tool on this page before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2022.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Yellow Dock, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Sunshine
Barcode (UPC) 099904007604
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 278323
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Yellow Dock by Nature's Sunshine, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
099904007604
IngredientAmount% DV
Yellow Dock920 mg--

Other ingredients: Capsule

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Label statements
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FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Bottle made from 100% post consumer recycled material. We are committed to you and our planet. Scan to learn more. We source the world's purest ingredients, no matter where they are grown, to ensure the active nutrients are delivered just as nature intended.

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Seals/Symbols

Ko Kosher Service Pareve

Formula

Ko Kosher Service Pareve

Precautions

Do not use if inner seal is missing or damaged.

Formulation

Traditional herbal remedy

Traditional digestive and respiratory health support

Guaranteed pure

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended use: Take 2 capsules with a meal twice daily.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Natures Sunshine Herbal Experts since 1972

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Yellow Dock by Nature's Sunshine label

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Yellow Dock label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Yellow Dock by Nature's Sunshine

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Yellow Dock

Interacts with
78 drugs
920 mg per serving

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...

Yellow Dock monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Yellow Dock by Nature's Sunshine Drug Interactions

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78Drugs
76 Major 2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Yellow Dock 78

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. Yellow Dock

Each 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.

Yellow Dock3 drug types · 78 drugs

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Yellow Dock, from the product label.

Nature's Sunshine

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Name
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.
City
Spanish Fork
State
UT
ZipCode
84660
Phone Number
(800) 223-8225
Web Address
www.naturessunshine.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Yellow Dock by Nature's Sunshine: Common Questions

Does Yellow Dock by Nature's Sunshine interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Yellow Dock has a known interaction with 78 medications, including 76 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Yellow Dock contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take Yellow Dock if I'm pregnant or nursing?
The safety data advises against it. There isn't enough safety information during pregnancy, and laxative compounds may pass into breast milk. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Is raw yellow dock safe to take?
No. Raw leaves or rhizomes are unsafe and can cause serious problems like low blood calcium, kidney stones, and vomiting. This product is properly prepared, but always avoid consuming raw yellow dock on your own.
What are the most common side effects?
When properly prepared and used in normal amounts, yellow dock is generally well tolerated. However, because it's a laxative, it may cause diarrhea. In large amounts, it can cause skin reactions (dermatitis) when consumed, or skin irritation from direct contact with the plant.
Should I use this long-term?
The safety notes recommend using it short-term and with care. It contains oxalates and acts as a laxative, so it's not meant for ongoing use without guidance from your pharmacist or doctor.
Why does this interact with water pills and heart medications?
Yellow dock can lower potassium levels in your body when used chronically or in large amounts. Water pills already lower potassium, so taking them together compounds the risk. Low potassium can also trigger toxic effects from digoxin (a heart medication with a narrow safety margin).

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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.

Herb & supplement monograph

Yellow Dock

Interacts with 78 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 benefits are largely unproven, and its natural...

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Sources

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.

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
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. 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.
  3. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  4. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  5. Ellenhorn MJ, et al. Ellenhorn's Medical Toxicology: Diagnoses and Treatment of Human Poisoning. 2nd ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.
  6. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  7. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  8. 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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