Herbal Information on Rhubarb Rhizome in Powder Bulk Form
Common Name: Chinese Rhubarb
Botanical Name: Rheum palmatum root & rhizome
Channels/Meridians: Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach
Pin Yin Name: Da Huang
Other Names: Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Jiang Jun, Jing Wen, Chinese Rhubarb root & rhizome
Other Ingredients: None
Package Size: 1 Pound (1 lb.)
Form: Powder
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Not suitable for patients with pixu (spleen deficient) condition. Long term usage is not recommended. Constipation may follow after sudden dropping of usage of da huang after long period of time.
Naturally Occurring Chemical Components: chrysophanol, rheumemodin, sennoside, heterodianthrone, chrysophanein, catechin, 2-O-Cinnamoyl - l,6-di-O-galloyl-β -D-glucoside, rhatannin
Product Properties: Bitter, Cold, Heart
Da Huang is pronounced Da H W ah ng.
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