Botanical Name: Rumex crispus
Common Names:Sour dock, curled dock, narrow dock, garden
patience
Medicinal
Properties: Alterative, tonic, depurative, astringent, antiscorbutic,
detergent
Excellent and effective remedy in the following
diseases:Impure blood, tones up the entire system, good in
eruptive diseases, scrofula, glandular tumors, swellings, leprosy,
cancer, ulcerated eyelids, syphilis, running
ears, and for itch. Makes a valuable ointment for itch and
sores. For glandular tumors and swellings, apply fomentations
wrung from the hot tea. Most wonderful blood purifier.
Adopted from Kloss, 1939