The efficacy and function of small rhubarb

I wonder if you have ever heard of Little Rhubarb. Rhubarb is very beneficial for regulating our body and can also play a good role in treating some diseases. Today let us look at the relevant knowledge about rhubarb.

[Other names] Rhubarb, rhubarb, white rhubarb

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Rheum officinale of the Polygonaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial small herb, 10-20cm high. The stem is erect and pubescent; the basal leaves are broadly ovate, 3-5cm long, 1.5-3cm wide, nearly leathery, obtuse at the apex, cordate at the base, entire margin with ciliate margins, glabrous above, sometimes sparsely pubescent along the veins, pubescent along the veins below; the main vein is thick and slightly convex; the petiole is thick, nearly as long as the leaf or longer than the leaf blade, with 1-2 stem leaves, which are smaller; the stipule sheath is membranous. Inflorescence conical, narrow, sparsely branched; tepals light green, or purple-red; pedicels thin, weak, with joints near base. The achenes are connected with wings to form an ovate triangle, with narrow wings, about 5mm long and 3-4mm wide.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in slope shrubs and river valley terraces at an altitude of 4000-4300m.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The root is conical in shape, thin on top and thin on the bottom, yellowish brown on the surface, 5-10 cm long, 1.5 cm in diameter, with longitudinal wrinkles, gray-brown in cross section, and bitter and astringent in taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】Purges excess heat; breaks up stagnation; removes blood stasis; eliminates carbuncle and swelling. Stagnation of staple food; abdominal distension and pain; constipation due to heat accumulation; jaundice; amenorrhea; abdominal masses; carbuncle, erysipelas; traumatic injury; burns caused by water or fire

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-10g. For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply on the affected area.

[Discussions by various scholars] 1. "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": Whole leaves: bitter, sour, cold in nature. It has the functions of draining "yellow water", clearing accumulated heat and relieving constipation. Used for "yellow water" disease, ascites, arthritis, itching, eczema, and constipation.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above, we have learned about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine rhubarb. I hope everyone can prescribe the right medicine and consume rhubarb correctly in life.