Name: Yellow doc Latin name: Rumex crispus Family: Polygonaceae Parts Used: Root Taste: Astringent, bitter Energetics: Cooling, drying Key actions: Bitter, alterative, lymphatic, tonic, astringent, antibacterialYellow doc supports the body’s natural detoxification pathways by flushing toxins through the lymphatic system and liver. Due to its detoxification support, Yellow doc can be a great herb for chronic inflammation and degenerative diseases.