Properties of Chinese Rhubarb in Herbal Medicine: what are they?

Chinese is native to the western and north-western provinces of China, but is cultivated in many countries around the world. The largest producers, however, appear to be China and Russia.

consisting of hulled roots and dried rhizome (Official Pharmacopoeia).

, emodin;

Polyphenols;

Tannins (ratannin);

Chrysophane acid;

Cathartic acid.

. At higher doses, however, rhubarb acts as a laxative. Rhubarb also has cholagogue activities and is therefore indicated in the treatment of chronic liver diseases.