SBL Rumex crispus

Common Name: Yellow Dock, Curled Dock
Source: Tincture of the fresh root

Primary Uses and Benefits

Rumex crispus acts primarily on the mucous membranes, lymphatic glands, and skin, providing relief from persistent itching, respiratory symptoms, and sensitivity to cold air.

Key Actions and Symptoms Relieved

Mind and Head

• Mental Fatigue: Useful for irritability and an aversion to mental exertion.
• Head Pain: Relieves darting or sharp pains on the left side of the head, and a bruised sensation on waking.

Eyes, Ears, Nose

• Eye Discomfort: Soothes sore eyes without inflammation, dryness, and inflamed lids.
• Ear Irritation: Alleviates ringing and deep itching in the ears.
• Nasal Symptoms: Resolves nasal obstruction, dryness, epistaxis (nosebleeds), sneezing, and painful nostril irritation.

Mouth and Throat

• Mouth Ulcers: Eases ulceration and stinging toothaches, particularly in the right upper molars.
• Throat Complaints: Treats rawness, dryness, and pain in the larynx and trachea, especially on swallowing.

Stomach and Abdomen

• Indigestion: Relieves tightness, heaviness, and fullness in the epigastrium after meals.
• Jaundice: Addresses symptoms after excessive alcohol consumption.
• Gastric Pain: Eases chronic gastritis, flatulence, and distension.

Stool and Anus

• Itching and Discomfort: Treats anal itching, piles, and a sensation as if a stick is in the rectum.
• Morning Diarrhea: Resolves early morning diarrhea with associated cough.

Urinary Complaints

• Urine Leakage: Addresses involuntary expulsion of urine during coughing.
• Frequent Urination: Reduces the constant feeling of urgency.

Male Health

• Decreased Sexual Desire: Treats diminished or lost sexual desire.

Neck and Back

• Pain Relief: Relieves aching in the loins, burning pain near the sacroiliac joint, and stiffness running down the back.

Extremities

• Joint and Muscle Pain: Treats bruised and stinging pain in arms, hands, and wrist.
• Sensitive Feet: Soothes stinging in corns and sensitivity in the feet.

Skin

• Itching and Eruptions: Resolves vesicular eruptions and itching, especially worse on lower limbs and when uncovered in cool air.
• Urticaria (Hives): Alleviates symptoms aggravated by open air.

Respiratory Symptoms

• Dry Cough: Reduces spasmodic cough caused by changes in temperature or cold air.
• Chest Pain: Relieves burning or shooting pain in the right chest and sharp pain in the left side of the heart.

Usage Guidelines

Dosage

• Take 5 drops in half a cup of water three times a day.
• Alternatively, medicate globules and take as directed by your physician.

Side Effects

• No known side effects when used as prescribed.
• Compatible with allopathic and Ayurvedic medications.

Precautions

• Maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals when taking the medicine.
• Consult a practitioner if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol during treatment.

Terms and Conditions

• Homeopathic remedies should be chosen based on symptom similarity.
• Results may vary depending on individual conditions.
• Consult your physician before starting or purchasing this remedy to avoid self-medication risks.