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Curled Dock (Rumex crispus) is a perennial herb native to the regions of Cambodia, China North-Central and South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, Jawa, Laos, and Vietnam. Curled Dock (Latin: Rumex crispus, family Polygonaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Curled Dock is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Curled Dock is a member of the Polygonaceae family native to CHN, CHC, and CHS. Curled Dock thrives in moist conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
Curled Dock grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 7/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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