Yellowdock Root is an excellent herb for invigorating the liver, helping with constipation, comforts inflammation of the intestinal lining and is a great herb for peptic ulcers. It removes toxins from the body through the urinary system. Therefore, it is also indicated for gout, cystitis, water retention and urinary stones.
Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (by Bragg's) increases the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Most herbalists believe that heartburn is caused by an underproduction of HCL instead of the prevalent opinion that it is caused by an overproduction. The drugs for heartburn that are on the market try to halt the production of HCl which is counter productive to what the body needs.
To make, simply fill a glass jar with yellow dock root. Leave about 2 inches of space on top. Fill the remaining space with apple cider vinegar making sure that all herb material is covered. Sit it in a sunny spot and let it tincture for 2 + weeks. The longer, the better. Then, strain the herbs and you are left with your tincture.
Any time heartburn hits, take 1 tsp of tincture in about 2 oz of water. You can also use this when you are eating a heavy meal or wish to prepare the body for digestion.
A wonderful yoga position for opening up the abdomen is fish pose supported on a bolster.
To your health! ~Dag