Rhubarb Teapills – Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan – Plum Flower – 200 Teapills
A focused three-herb traditional Chinese formula combining Da Huang, prepared Shan Zha, and fried Mai Ya to support elimination, digestion, and healthy movement according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan, sold as Rhubarb Teapills, combines three traditional ingredients with complementary roles: Da Huang (Chinese rhubarb root and rhizome), Jiao Shan Zha (prepared Chinese hawthorn fruit), and Chao Mai Ya (fried barley sprout).
Da Huang provides the formula's strong downward-moving traditional action, while Shan Zha and Mai Ya are traditionally associated with digestion and Food Stagnation. Together they create a focused formula rather than simply providing rhubarb by itself.
What Is Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan?
Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan is a traditional Chinese herbal formula containing only three primary ingredients.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the herbs are traditionally selected to:
- Promote downward movement and elimination
- Clear accumulation according to TCM theory
- Address Food Stagnation
- Support normal digestive movement
- Invigorate Blood according to traditional herbal classification
The formula combines the strong traditional downward action of Da Huang with two herbs traditionally associated with food digestion: Shan Zha and Mai Ya.
Terms such as Food Stagnation, accumulation, and Blood Stasis are Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts and are not conventional medical diagnoses.
What Does “Food Stagnation” Mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Food Stagnation is a traditional Chinese medicine pattern describing food that is considered not to be transforming and moving normally through the digestive system.
Rather than referring to one specific disease, it is part of the TCM pattern-identification system.
Two ingredients in Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan are particularly notable in this context:
Shan Zha (Chinese Hawthorn Fruit) is traditionally associated with reducing Food Stagnation, particularly following rich or heavy foods.
Mai Ya (Barley Sprout) is another traditional food-digestion herb used to reduce Food Stagnation and support the Spleen and Stomach systems according to TCM theory.
Da Huang adds a considerably stronger downward-moving component to the formula.
Product Details at a Glance
Traditional Name: Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan
English Name: Rhubarb Teapills
Brand: Plum Flower
SKU: 13188
Form: Prepared Chinese herbal teapills
Bottle Size: 200 teapills
Formula Size: 3 traditional ingredients
Label Directions: 8 teapills, 3 times per day
Approximate Supply: Approximately 8 days when taking 24 teapills per day
Origin: China
Preparation Required: None — swallow the prepared teapills according to label directions
What's in Rhubarb Teapills?
Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan contains three traditional ingredients. Each has a particular role within the combination.
| Pin Yin | Botanical / Ingredient | Traditional Role in the Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Da Huang | Rheum palmatum root & rhizome | The primary downward-moving herb in the formula. Traditionally clears accumulation, promotes elimination, clears Heat, and invigorates Blood according to TCM herbal classification. |
| Jiao Shan Zha | Crataegus pinnatifida fruit, prepared | Traditionally reduces Food Stagnation and supports digestion. It complements Da Huang by addressing the food-accumulation side of the traditional formula. |
| Chao Mai Ya | Hordeum vulgare, fried barley sprout | Traditionally supports digestion, reduces Food Stagnation, and helps support the Spleen and Stomach according to TCM theory. |
Other Ingredients: Talcum, activated carbon, botanical wax, and maltose.
How Do the Three Herbs Work Together?
Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan is easier to understand when the ingredients are viewed according to their different traditional roles.
Da Huang provides the strongest downward-moving action. In Chinese herbal medicine, it is traditionally classified as a purgative herb and is associated with clearing accumulation.
Jiao Shan Zha provides a food-digestion component and is traditionally associated with reducing Food Stagnation.
Chao Mai Ya provides another digestive component and traditionally helps transform accumulated food while supporting the digestive system.
The formula's traditional strategy can therefore be summarized as:
Move Downward + Clear Accumulation + Reduce Food Stagnation + Support Digestion.
This is why Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan should be understood as a three-herb formula rather than simply as a rhubarb supplement.
Why Isn't This Just Rhubarb?
Although the English product name is Rhubarb Teapills, Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan contains more than rhubarb.
The formula deliberately combines Da Huang with prepared Shan Zha and fried Mai Ya.
This matters because traditional Chinese herbal formulas are designed around combinations. Da Huang provides the stronger downward-moving action, while Shan Zha and Mai Ya contribute traditional food-digestion actions.
Someone looking specifically for a single-herb Da Huang product should therefore understand that Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan is a formula, not a single-herb rhubarb supplement.
What Does “Invigorate Blood” Mean?
Traditional Chinese herbal references may describe Da Huang as an herb that invigorates Blood or addresses Blood Stasis.
This terminology has a specific meaning within Traditional Chinese Medicine. It does not mean that the herb has been shown to improve blood circulation or treat cardiovascular disease in the conventional medical sense.
As with Heat, Dampness, and Food Stagnation, Blood Stasis is a traditional pattern concept rather than a conventional medical diagnosis.
Why Choose Rhubarb Teapills?
Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan combines three traditional ingredients in an already-prepared form.
There is no measuring, simmering, brewing, or straining required. Simply take the teapills according to the product directions.
This can be particularly convenient for customers who have already identified Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan as the traditional formula they are looking for but do not want to purchase and prepare Da Huang, Shan Zha, and Mai Ya individually.
How Do I Take Rhubarb Teapills?
The dosage stated on the bottle is:
Take 8 teapills, 3 times per day.
Swallow the teapills with water. No brewing or other preparation is required.
At the label amount of 24 teapills per day, a 200-count bottle provides approximately 8 days of use.
Because Da Huang has a strong traditional downward-moving action, do not exceed the product directions unless instructed to do so by an appropriately qualified healthcare practitioner.
Who Should Use Extra Caution?
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
This formula contains Da Huang (Chinese rhubarb root and rhizome), an herb traditionally recognized for its strong bowel-moving action. It may not be appropriate for everyone.
Do not use this product as a substitute for medical evaluation of persistent changes in bowel habits or unexplained digestive symptoms.
People taking prescription medications or managing a medical condition should discuss this formula with their physician, pharmacist, or qualified herbal practitioner before use.
Seek medical care for severe or persistent abdominal pain, blood in the stool, black or tarry stool, persistent vomiting, significant dehydration, unexplained weight loss, or a persistent change in bowel habits.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhubarb Teapills
What are Rhubarb Teapills?
Rhubarb Teapills are Plum Flower Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan, a three-ingredient traditional Chinese herbal formula containing Da Huang, prepared Shan Zha, and fried Mai Ya.
Are Rhubarb Teapills just Da Huang?
No. Despite the English name, this product is a three-ingredient formula. It combines Da Huang with Jiao Shan Zha and Chao Mai Ya.
What is Da Huang?
Da Huang is Chinese rhubarb root and rhizome, identified here as Rheum palmatum. In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is classified as a strongly downward-moving herb traditionally used to clear accumulation.
What is Shan Zha?
Shan Zha is Chinese hawthorn fruit. This formula uses Jiao Shan Zha, or prepared Shan Zha. It is traditionally associated with reducing Food Stagnation and supporting digestion.
What is Mai Ya?
Mai Ya is barley sprout. This formula contains Chao Mai Ya, or fried Mai Ya, traditionally used to support digestion and reduce Food Stagnation according to TCM theory.
What does Food Stagnation mean?
Food Stagnation is a Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern describing food that is considered not to be transforming or moving normally through the digestive system. It is a traditional pattern description rather than a conventional medical diagnosis.
How do I take Rhubarb Teapills?
The bottle directions state 8 teapills, 3 times per day. Follow the directions printed on the bottle you receive or the instructions provided by your qualified healthcare practitioner.
How long does one bottle last?
A bottle contains 200 teapills. At 8 teapills three times daily, or 24 teapills per day, one bottle provides approximately 8 days of use.
Do I need to brew Rhubarb Teapills?
No. The three ingredients have already been prepared as small teapills. There is no measuring, simmering, brewing, or straining required.
Can I take Rhubarb Teapills with prescription medications?
If you take prescription medications, discuss this formula with your physician, pharmacist, or qualified herbal practitioner before use.
Research on Herbs Found in Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan
The individual herbs found in Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan have been investigated in modern scientific research. These links are provided for educational purposes. Research involving individual herbs or their constituents does not establish that Rhubarb Teapills diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Da Huang – Rheum palmatum / Chinese Rhubarb
PubMed: Research on Rheum palmatum (Da Huang)
Da Huang – Rhubarb Anthraquinones
PubMed: Research on Rhubarb Anthraquinones
Shan Zha – Crataegus pinnatifida
PubMed: Research on Crataegus pinnatifida (Chinese Hawthorn)
Mai Ya – Hordeum vulgare
PubMed: Research on Hordeum vulgare (Barley)
Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan – Three Herbs with Complementary Traditional Actions
Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan combines Da Huang, prepared Shan Zha, and fried Mai Ya in a focused three-ingredient traditional formula.
Da Huang provides the strong downward-moving component, while Shan Zha and Mai Ya contribute traditional food-digestion actions.
For customers who have already identified Da Huang Jiang Zhi Wan as the traditional formula they are looking for, Plum Flower teapills provide all three ingredients in a convenient prepared form.
200 teapills • 3-ingredient traditional formula • 8 teapills three times daily • Approximately 8 days per bottle • No brewing required
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information concerning traditional uses refers to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and is provided for educational purposes only. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using dietary supplements, particularly if you have a medical condition, take medications, are pregnant, nursing, or are preparing for surgery.
