Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Turkey Rhubarb
Rheum palmatum.
Anti-inflammatory, astringent, bactericide, laxative, stimulant, stomachic.
Single product
July 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Turkey Rhubarb, Chinese Rhubarb, Rhubarb.
Parts Used:
Roots, dried rhizomes.
Historical Uses:
Turkey Rhubarb has a very long history of use in China, its native country. Documents dating from 2000 years BC described its efficiency. It has been used as a laxative to treat chronic constipation and to improve digestion.
1
In small doses, Turkey Rhubarb is said to be stomachic and cause a constipating effect. In larger doses it is known to act as a laxative. It has been used to treat diarrhea, inflamed and distended intestines.
2
It is useful in cases of spastic constipation and biliary deficiency, both common in the elderly.
1
Turkey Rhubarb is also said to increase the production of saliva.
2
Contraindications:
Avoid using Turkey Rhubarb during pregnancy or in cases of hemorrhoids, renal calculus, gout, peptic and stomach ulcers.
Adverse reactions:
Avoid excessive consumption. Rhubarb contains natural red colorant, thus it may color stools.
Dosage:
40 to 80 drops once a day (preferably evenings). For diarrhea: 40 to 80 drops three times per day along with lots of liquid and mineral salts (optional) to help prevent dehydration.
References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990.
© 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd
All right reserved
1
S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill
of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.259
2
Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990, p.183.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
