What are the traditional uses of Rumex crispus?

Rumex crispus has 44 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Rumex crispus?

Rumex crispus contains 95 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

Does Rumex crispus have herb-drug interactions?

Verdica documents 42 potential herb-drug interactions for Rumex crispus. Always consult a healthcare provider before using herbal preparations alongside any medication.

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Rumex crispus

Curly Dock

Family: Polygonaceae • Genus: Rumex • Region: Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China (Gansu Sheng, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France (incl. Corsica), Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guizhou Sheng, Hebei Sheng, Heilongjiang Sheng, Henan Sheng, Hubei Sheng, Hunan Sheng, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy (incl. Sardinia, Japan, Jilin Sheng, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liaoning Sheng, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nei Mongol Zizhiqu, Netherlands, Ningxia Huizi Zizhiqu, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal AFRICA: Spain (Canarias), Primorye), Qinghai Sheng, Romania, Russian Federation (Dagestan), Russian Federation (European part), Russian Federation (Kamcatskij kraj, Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia (Ciscaucasia), Serbia, Shaanxi Sheng, Shandong Sheng, Shanxi Sheng, Sichuan Sheng, Sicily), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (incl. Baleares), Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, TEMPERATE ASIA: Afghanistan, Taiwan TROPICAL ASIA: Pakistan, Tajikistan, Thailand EUROPE: Denmark, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine (incl. Krym), United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, Yunnan Sheng, Zhejiang Sheng (possibly))

Summary: Rumex crispus (Curly Dock) is a plant in the Polygonaceae family. Verdica documents 44 traditional uses, 95 phytochemical compounds, and 42 herb-drug interactions for this species.

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Phytochemicals

Herb-Drug Interactions

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About Rumex crispus

Rumex crispus is a species in the Polygonaceae family.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Moderate — keep soil moist
Soil	Well-drained
Hardiness Zone	USDA 4-8

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page regarding traditional uses of plants have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use information is presented for educational and historical reference purposes only, reflecting documented ethnobotanical practices. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparation, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number immediately.

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