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Rhubarb

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Turkey rhubarb (Rheum palmatum)
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Rheum officinaleRheum rhaponticum

Found 11 oral actions for Rhubarb

  • Action - Aperient RatingRatingRatingRating

    Rhubarb is an aperient; softens stools. Take 1.5-3.0 teaspoon of rhubarb root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Cathartic RatingRatingRatingRating

    Rhubarb is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take 1.5-3.0 teaspoon of rhubarb root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Estrogenic RatingRatingRatingRating

    Rhubarb is an estrogenic; has estrogen like activity. Take standardized special preparation of rhubarb (oxalic acid free) daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Laxative RatingRatingRatingRating

    Rhubarb is a laxative; facilitates defecation by softening the stool. Take 1.5-3.0 teaspoon of rhubarb root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Purgative RatingRatingRatingRating

    Rhubarb is a purgative; it is a powerful laxative producing watery stools. Take 1.5-3.0 teaspoon of rhubarb root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRating

    Rhubarb is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 1.5-3.0 teaspoon of rhubarb root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Bitter RatingRatingRating

    Rhubarb is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 1.5-3.0 teaspoon of rhubarb root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Rhubarb is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take 1.5-3.0 teaspoon of rhubarb root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Intestinal tonic RatingRatingRating

    Rhubarb is an intestinal tonic; strengthens intestines. Take 1.5-3.0 teaspoon of rhubarb root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRating

    Rhubarb is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take 1.5-3.0 teaspoon of rhubarb root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

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