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RHEUM PALMATUM

Da Huang RHUBARB ROOT AND RHIZOME

Da Huang comes into the category of Descending Downward: it facilitates the expulsion of stools in cases of constipation. This downward action clears Heat.

HOW TO USE

Da Huang (rhubarb) is a purgative. It has a strong downward action and clears Heat by acting as a powerful laxative. It treats Damp Heat jaundice, dysentery, and cystitis in the same way. It is good for Stagnant Blood complaints such as endometriosis, amenorrhea (lack of menstruation), and appendicitis.

PROPERTIES Bitter, Cold

CHANNELS Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Drains Heat and purges accumulations: use for Full Heat conditions where there is fever, thirst, constipation, abdominal pain, a full pulse, and yellow fur on the patient’s tongue.

 Drains Damp Heat via the stools.

 Clears Full Heat from the Blood: use for “reckless” bright red Blood that is flowing strongly, e.g. bleeding hemorrhoids (piles), nosebleeds.

CAUTION

 Contraindicated in the first stage of infectious diseases. Also contraindicated for Qi or Blood Deficiency—it doesn’t tonify weakness but may be added to a tonifying prescription to clear heat. Contraindicated for Cold—it is a Cold herb. Extreme caution should be exercised during pregnancy, during menstruation, and postpartum (after birth); it has a strong downward action.