Turkey Rhubarb - Da Huang - Rheum palmatum - ORGANIC
Latin name: Rheum palmatum
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: United States of America
History/Folklore: In China this herb is taken internally or applied externally. For external use, they would mix powdered herb with Sesame Seed Oil and applied it to scalds and burns.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the root is cooked just above ten minutes to reduce the purgative actions and for over 30 minutes to increase its ability to clear heat.
The root can be used as a substitute for Walnut in making fabric dyes.
Key Actions: Cathartic, Laxative, Anticancer
Key Constituents: Anthraquinones (Rhein, Emodin (Glucorhein, a glycoside), Malic acid, Oxalic acid, Parietin, Stilbenoid (Rhaponticin), Phytonutrients including Dietary fiber, Poly-phenolic anti-oxidants, Minerals (including Iron, Copper, Calsium, Potassium and Phosphorous) and Vitamins (especially A, C and K)
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with constipation OR Diarrhea, heartburn, stomach pain, cold sores, boils/cysts, hot hives, Duodenal ulcers, colitis, Dysmenorrhea, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, worms (Ring/Pin/Thread).
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cold
Energetics/Flavour: Bitter
Meridians: HT, LI, LR, ST, PC, SP
Actions:
- Drains Heat and Purges Accumulations
- Drains Fire
- Clears Heat, Transforms Dampness, and Promotes Urination
- Invigorates the Blood and Dispels Blood Stasis
- Clears Heat and Reduces Fire Toxicity
- Clears Heat and Eliminates Phlegm
- Substitute for Ancient Chinese Formulas where Rhino or Buffalo horn is being used.
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