What’s up Dock?
-Dock has a wild amount of magnesium and calcium, therefore NOURISHING THE LIVER.
-It aids as a laxative that calms and reduces inflammation in an overly active intestinal tract.
-Dock’s high vitamin and mineral counts help promote good digestion, thereby enhancing the skin’s complexion
-Dock ultimately promotes the flow of bile and has that somewhat obscure action of being a “blood cleanser.” This action helps remove heavy metals such as arsenic and lead from the body. It would behoove those who live in older buildings or work around such metals to use dock roots as a tonic, meaning small amounts over long term. And it will enhance urine production.
-Combine with Dandelion Root, Burdock Root and Cleavers for the ULTIMATE liver and gallbladder cleanse
-Dock is an excellent upper respiratory aid, it will soothe respiratory issues stemming from colds, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, and emphysema, smoke in the air, particulates, pollen, etc.
DOCK SYRUP:
**Since dock is extremely bitter, it goes down best with some sugar (something I believe Mary Poppins once sang). I favor a syrup because you can add it to teas or take it straight.
STEP 1: Make a decoction. Boil about 2 ounces dried root with 1 quart of water. Ultimately, you want to half the amount of water, however, you can also give yourself a 20 minute decoction limit.
STEP 2: Strain decoction.
STEP 3: Add 2 times the amount of honey as you have decoction.
STEP 4: Heat honey with the decoction until thoroughly mixed together.
A syrup can last up to 2-3 years in the refrigerator if it is not contaminated (say with little fingers dipping into it…)
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