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Rheum Palmatum Turkey Rhubarb (Therapeutic Action and Uses (Cathartic…
Rheum Palmatum
Turkey Rhubarb
Synonyms
China Rhubarb
East India Rhubarb
Parts Used and Preparation
Mostly root bark
Dried rhizomes
Solvents: Water and Alcohol
Chemical Constituents
Chyrosphanic Acid
Methyl Chyrosphanic Acid
Emodin
Rhein
Gallic Acid
Cathartic Acid
Calcium Oxalate
Therapeutic Action and Uses
Cathartic
Aperient to brisk purgative depending on dose
Does not cause after constipation or clog bowels
Due to Cathartic Glycosides
Can be passed to child via breast milk
Hepatic
Healthful action on liver
Cholagogue
Promotes bile flow
Astringent
Prevents diarrhea due to gallic acid
Tonic
In small doses
Stomachic
In small doses
Anthelmintic
Gets rid of worms
Peristaltic
Anti-tumor in Walker and lymphocytic leukemia 2. Antimicrobial 3. Hypotensive 4. Anti-inflammatory