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Dietary supplement

Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Answer

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer 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 (Rumex crispus) root extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer

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 root extract (from Rumex crispus). It's prepared as a liquid and comes in an alcohol-free base made with vegetable glycerin and purified water.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Yellow Dock product and its label doesn't state a use — see Yellow Dock's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The data we hold doesn't include effectiveness ratings for yellow dock, so we can't say whether it's proven to work for any particular purpose. If you're considering it for a specific health goal, your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh what evidence exists outside our data.

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 is generally well tolerated when properly prepared and taken in food amounts. But it acts as a laxative and contains oxalates — compounds that can cause problems in high doses — so short-term use with care is advisable.

Raw yellow dock leaves or roots may be unsafe and can cause low blood calcium (hypocalcemia), kidney stones, and vomiting. Very large doses (around 500 grams) have been linked to serious lung problems.

Contact with the plant can also cause skin irritation in sensitive people. Yellow dock safety data in pregnancy is insufficient — the data advises against use during pregnancy because of its laxative effect.

It's also possibly unsafe while nursing, since laxative compounds may pass into breast milk. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

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 with your doctor or pharmacist if you take diuretic drugs (water pills) or digoxin — both carry Major-severity risks of low potassium and heart toxicity. Also flag warfarin or other blood thinners, which carry a Moderate-severity bleeding risk from the laxative effect.

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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 Root Alcohol-Free is mainly a concern if you take diuretics, digoxin, or blood thinners — all carry serious interaction risks. Even if you don't take those medications, the laxative effect and oxalate content mean it's best used short-term and with care.

If you're pregnant or nursing, the safety data doesn't support use. Before you start, check your medications with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 Oct 23, 2019.

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 Root Alcohol-Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Answer
Barcode (UPC) 083000006869
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2019
DSLD ID 208595
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
15
UPC/BARCODE
083000006869
IngredientAmount% DV
Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) root extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

Gluten Free

K Parve

Bio-Chelated Cold Extraction Process

Formula

K Parve

Rumex crispus Made from 2,000 mg Yellow dock root per serving

General Statements

Since 1972

Our alcohol-free extracts are produced using our cold Bio-Chelated proprietary extraction process, yielding a Holistically Balanced Advanced Botanical Fingerprint extract in the same synergistic ratios as in the plant.

Brand IP Statement(s)

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Formulation

Gluten-Free Alcohol-Free

Absolutely no preservatives

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 mL (28-56 drops) three (3) times a day in a small amount of water. Shake well.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer

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 container15 Amounts shown are per serving.

500 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 (Rumex crispus) root extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions

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76 Major 2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free 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 Dock (Rumex crispus) root extract3 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free, from the product label.

Nature's Answer

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Name
Nature's Answer
Street Address
85 Commerce Drive
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788
Phone Number
(800) 439-2324
Web Address
www.naturesanswer.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer: Common Questions

Does Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free by Nature's Answer interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free 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 Root Alcohol-Free 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.
What exactly is yellow dock root, and what is it used for?
Yellow dock is the root of Rumex crispus, a plant with a laxative effect. Traditional uses include supporting digestion and serving as a mild natural laxative, though our data doesn't include proven effectiveness ratings for specific health goals.
Is this safe to take long-term?
No — the safety notes advise short-term use only, with care. Yellow dock's laxative compounds and oxalates make it risky to use indefinitely, and raw leaves or roots should be avoided entirely.
Can I take this if I'm on a water pill for my heart or blood pressure?
Not without talking to your doctor first. Yellow dock can lower potassium levels, and diuretics already do that — together they raise the risk of serious low potassium problems.
What are oxalates, and why do they matter?
Oxalates are compounds in yellow dock that bind to calcium in your bloodstream, potentially causing low blood calcium, kidney stones, and other problems, especially in large amounts or with raw plant material.
Can I use this while breastfeeding?
The data rates it possibly unsafe — laxative compounds may pass into breast milk. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while nursing.
Why does the laxative effect matter if I take blood thinners?
Diarrhea from overuse can increase how much warfarin (and other blood thinners) your body absorbs, raising your bleeding risk. That's why you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free’s Ingredients

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Sources & How We Checked

Yellow Dock Root Alcohol-Free'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.

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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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