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Rhubarb Root
Family:
Polygonaceae |
Latin Name:
Rheum palmatum |
Description
A perennial herb with a thick rhizome and a basal rosette of coarsely toothed palmately divided leaves. The tall, robust, hollow, finely furrowed stem is branched toward the top and bears terminal panicles of reddish to greenish-white flowers.
Common Uses
For centuries the rhizome of this rhubarb was highly regarded by the Chinese for its medicinal properties. Modern research has justified its reputation. It contains anthraquinones, which have a purgative effect, and tannin and bitters, which have the opposite effect. WARNING: DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE ABDOMINAL PAIN OR DIARRHEA. CONSULT HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR NURSING. DISCONTINUE IF YOU EXPERIENCE DIARRHEA OR WATERY STOOL.
History
In China it has been used as a remedy for more than 4,000 years and is now cultivated there and in other eastern countries for pharmaceutical purposes.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Bitters, Maria’s Swedish, Bitters, Swedish, Essiac, Flor- Essence Herbal Tea, Essiac, Rene’s Tea, Traditional Formula, Essiac, Vitaly- TEA, H- 12™ Tincture, New Dimensions®, H-12™ Tincture Blend, Kolester®, Lower Bowel Formula, Metal X™ (formerly Metaline™), Mover®, Parasite Purge (formerly Parasite Blend), Polarity Balancer®
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