Where you see a marsh, I see a treasure. It's because there's Rumex in there! Learn more about our online courses on herbal medicine & aromatherapy in jointheflow.net Discover my books on bodywork and more: amzn.to/3xhaNey Yep, that's Rumex hydrolapathum. It is also known as "lapatho" in Greek, or the great water dock, water dock, or giant water dock in English. - Cook the leaf and eat it like spinach. Do not consume it raw, as it contains too much oxalic acid. Harvest before the shoot appears. - The root yields gorgeous natural dyes, as it is very rich in tannins. - The root can be dried and powdered. Use this powder in toothpastes and tooth powders, especially for gingivitis. - The seed can be ground into a powder and used as a flour. However, harvesting it can be a challenge. The great water dock is a native of Europe and western Asia. It grows beside lakes and rivers and the sea. It is usually close to the margin of the water line or growing in shallow water. Member of Polygonaceae botanical family. Photo taken by me, all rights reserved. #rumex #yellowdock #rumexhydrolapathum #Polygonaceae #naturaltoothpaste #naturaldyeing #naturaldye #plantdye #apothecary #healingherbs #medicinalplants #greekherbs #myherbalstudies #herbalistsofinstagram #botany #botanicalmedicine #wildfood #wildfoodlove #foraging #survivalskills #primitiveskills #herbaleducation #eatweeds (at Marathon, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYdwfPWo4cB/?utm_medium=tumblr