According to the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, yellow dock can help alleviate stomach acid, heartburn, and indigestion. It stimulates the digestive functions by helping to increase both digestive enzymes and stomach acid. More specifically, it can aid the liver and gallbladder. It is called a cholagogue because it is thought to stimulate the production of bile and digestive fluids. Yellow dock also contains low levels of anthraquinone glycosides. This helps to stimulate the release of bile and various digestive enzymes to relieve constipation and minor digestive disorders. From a detox perspective, the root can help remove lingering waste in your intestinal tract by stimulating bowel movements, as well as increasing the frequency of urination which assists in toxin elimination.
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