Rhubarb
(Rheum palmatum; R. officinale; Related species)
Energetics: Cooling.
Taste: Bitter. Sour.
Tissue States: Heat. Damp (stagnation).
Systems Affected: Intestines. Liver. Spleen. Pericardium.
Parts Used: Rhizome.
Key Components: Anthraquinone derivatives. Chrysophanol. Physcion. Sennidin. Rheidine. Palmidine. Tannins. Glucogallin. Terarin. Catechin. Gallic acid. Flavones. Pectin. Starch. Phytosterol.
Preparations & dosage: Decoction: Food: (stalk).
Actions:
Foundational: Astringent. Bitter.
Primary: Alterative. Purgative.
Secondary: Vulnerary. Antibiotic. Anthelmintic.
Uses:
Reduces heat and restores tone to the bowel.
Constipation. Also has an astringent quality that helps to tone the tissues on the bowel making it cleansing and toning. Smaller doses are used for diarrhea as well as for a tonic for the stomach as well as the small intestines. Like Senna, it is best to combine it with other aromatic carminatives to avoid griping.
Stimulates blood circulation in the pelvis and as such has been used for dysmenorrhea.
Stimulates salivation when the root is chewed.
Combines well with:
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Contraindications: NOT the same as garden rhubarb. May turn urine yellow or red. Leaves are toxic.
Sources:
The Way of Herbs: Michael Tierra. Pg 186.
The Complete Herbs Sourcebook: David Hoffman. Pg 308-309.
The Warthwise Herbal: Volume 1: Matthew Wood. Pg 418-421.
Studies:
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
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