What is the nature of the Dock plant?
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Dock plant is basic in nature...
it grows next to the nettle plant which injects methanoic acid.Dock plant is used yo neutralise this effect.
It is often claimed that crushed dock leaves relieve the pain because their alkaline sap neutralises the nettle's formic acid, but dock leaf sap is acidic too, so this cannot be true. ... One possibility is that dock leaf juice evaporating from the skin may have a surface cooling effect on the burning sensation.
Leaves may cause mild dermatitis in some individuals. These plants have been used as a laxative, astringent, and in cooking. The plants are generally not considered poisonous, however curly dock seeds are reported as being toxic to chickens. Cattle and horses can become ill if large quantities of leaves are consumed.
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It grows next to the nettle plant which injects methanoic acid.
Dock plant is used to neutralize this effect.
They have edible leaves and are used for a variety of purpose like production of tannins,leather tanning , production of mustard coloured dye