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Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Strawberry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Strawberry Flavor 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Strawberry Flavor 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 liquid is prepared in glycerin and flavored with strawberry.

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.

Our data does not include effectiveness ratings for yellow dock root, so we can't tell you from our monograph whether it works for any particular purpose.

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 used in normal food amounts. The main caution is that it acts as a laxative and contains oxalates (compounds that can affect calcium absorption), so it's best used short-term and with care.

Serious adverse effects are rare but can include low blood calcium (hypocalcemia), kidney stones, and vomiting — these are tied to raw leaves or rhizomes and very large doses. Consuming raw yellow dock leaves or preparing them improperly is unsafe.

The product is not recommended during pregnancy (not enough safety data and the laxative effect) or while nursing (laxative compounds may pass into breast milk).

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 you start, double-check if you take diuretics (water pills), digoxin, or warfarin — these carry Major or Moderate interactions. The biggest concern is potassium loss and digoxin toxicity with diuretics and digoxin, and increased bleeding risk with warfarin.

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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 is mainly a laxative herb, but it carries real interactions with common heart and blood-pressure medications. If you take diuretics, digoxin, or warfarin, talk to your pharmacist before starting this product.

Even if you don't take those drugs, stick to short-term use and normal amounts, and avoid it in pregnancy and nursing.

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 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 Strawberry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064431016443
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281964
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 Strawberry Flavor 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
064431016443
IngredientAmount% DV
Yellow Dock Root Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Strawberry flavor

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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

Strawberry flavor Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free

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.

See for yourself

Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Strawberry Flavor 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.

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, Strawberry flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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78Drugs
76 Major 2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Strawberry Flavor 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Strawberry Flavor, 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 Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Strawberry Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Strawberry Flavor 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 Strawberry Flavor 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?
No — the safety data advises against it. Yellow dock is a laxative and there isn't enough safety information to use it in pregnancy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
No — laxative compounds from yellow dock may pass into breast milk. It's best to avoid it while nursing.
What if I take a diuretic or water pill?
Don't start this product without checking with your pharmacist first. Yellow dock can lower potassium, and diuretics already do that — using them together increases your risk of dangerously low potassium levels.
Can I take raw yellow dock leaves instead of this liquid?
No — raw leaves or rhizomes are unsafe and may cause vomiting, kidney stones, and low blood calcium. This product is properly prepared, but raw forms should be avoided.
How long can I use this?
Yellow dock is best used short-term and with care because it contains oxalates and acts as a laxative. Don't use it long-term without talking to your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Strawberry Flavor’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) Root Strawberry Flavor'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

See these in context on the Yellow Dock monograph →

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