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Gastrointestinal and Digestion
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Rhubarb is used primarily for digestive complaints including constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, stomach pain and GI bleeding. It is one of the most widely used herbs in Chinese medicine. The root is used as an anticholesterolemic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperient, astringent, cholagogue, demulcent, diuretic, laxative, stomachic and tonic. Rhubarb roots contain anthraquinones which have a purgative effect.
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Doses range from 500 mg to 2 g/day.
Do not use during pregnancy or nursing. Do not use with bowel obstruction or gout. Do not use in cases of severe deficiency. Do not use long term. Use only under supervision with inflammatory bowel disease. Generally well tolerated. Drug interactions may exist. Rhubarb root may potentiate other laxatives. It may increase potassium loss.
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Rhubarb RootIndicationsGastrointestinal and Digestion IngredientsThis item has not been created as a stock product. If you would like it alone, in powder or capsules, please contact us. Quantity
DoseDoses range from 500 mg to 2 g/day. Potential side effects/SafetyDo not use during pregnancy or nursing. Do not use with bowel obstruction or gout. Do not use in cases of severe deficiency. Do not use long term. Use only under supervision with inflammatory bowel disease. Generally well tolerated. Drug interactions may exist. Rhubarb root may potentiate other laxatives. It may increase potassium loss. |
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