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Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root 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 (Rumex crispus) Root is a dietary supplement by TerraVita 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 Root Glycerite 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 (Rumex crispus) Root by TerraVita

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 Glycerite Liquid Extract. Yellow dock is a plant root traditionally used for its laxative properties.

The extract is prepared in glycerin, an inactive carrier. That's it — no other active ingredients.

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

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 product facts we hold don't include effectiveness ratings for yellow dock root. We can't tell you whether it works for any particular health goal based on the data available to us.

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.

When prepared properly and used in food amounts, yellow dock is generally well tolerated. But it's important to know the cautions: it acts as a laxative and contains oxalates, so it's meant for short-term use only and should be handled with care.

Raw yellow dock leaves or rhizomes can be unsafe — they may cause low blood calcium, kidney stones, and vomiting. Very large amounts (500 grams or more) have been linked to serious breathing problems.

Large doses can also cause a skin rash in some people. During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data; the product is considered possibly unsafe because of its laxative effect.

While breastfeeding, laxative compounds may pass into breast milk, so it's considered possibly unsafe then too. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or nursing.

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 any diuretics (water pills), digoxin or other heart medications, warfarin, or other blood thinners. All three drug types carry Major or Moderate interaction risks with yellow dock, mostly tied to its laxative effect and its potential to lower potassium.

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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 is a short-term herbal laxative with real risks if you take heart or blood-thinning medications or water pills. It's most suitable for people with no serious health conditions and no prescriptions that interact with it.

Because the interaction list is substantial and the safety data around pregnancy and nursing is limited, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting — especially if you take any regular medications or are pregnant or nursing.

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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 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 (Rumex crispus) Root, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064431015934
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 279356
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064431015934
IngredientAmount% DV
Yellow Dock Root Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2002 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free

No flavor

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root by TerraVita label

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Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Yellow Dock Root Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
78 drugs
0.13 mL 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 Root Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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78Drugs
76 Major 2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Yellow Dock Root Glycerite Liquid Extract 78

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root interact with 78 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Yellow Dock Root Glycerite Liquid Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root 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 Root Glycerite Liquid 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
Yellow Dock Root Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root 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 (Rumex crispus) Root 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 this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data rates yellow dock as possibly unsafe during pregnancy — mainly because of its laxative effect — and possibly unsafe while nursing, since laxative compounds may pass into breast milk. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in either situation.
What are the side effects?
When it's properly prepared and used in normal amounts, yellow dock is generally well tolerated. But serious side effects are rare: raw leaves or rhizomes can cause low blood calcium, kidney stones, and vomiting. Very large amounts have been linked to breathing problems and death. Large doses can also trigger a skin rash.
Is this safe long-term?
No — yellow dock is meant for short-term use only. It contains oxalates and acts as a laxative, so extended use can cause problems. Stick to short-term use and use it with care.
Should I avoid the raw plant?
Yes. Raw yellow dock leaves or rhizomes can be unsafe and may cause low blood calcium, kidney stones, and vomiting. Use only properly prepared forms, and avoid old or uncooked leaves.

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The Full Monographs Behind Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root’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...

Read the full Yellow Dock monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root'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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