Water Dock
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Botanical Name |
Rumex aquatica |
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Family |
Polygonaceae |
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Habitat |
Rivers, ditches |
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Description |
Leaves: triangular |
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Native to |
Britain, Europe |
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Parts Used |
Root |
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Actions |
Alterative, deobstreunt, detergent |
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Constituents |
Anthraquinones (0.6%): tannins (20%) |