What are the effects and functions of Rhubarb?

Everyone must have heard of Rhubarb in daily life. Its main functions include many things. For example, it is a life-saving herb itself. It also has a name called "Golden Rhubarb". It has a good effect on relieving pain and itching of burns. If there are local bruises and redness and swelling, this medicinal material can be used.

[Other names] Vomiting blood grass, arrow grass, life-saving king, jewel-like, red tendon rhubarb, wild wormwood, wide angle, iron cattail fan, dizziness medicine, golden lotus, hemostatic grass, ox rhubarb, native Panax notoginseng, blood angelica, radish, blood Panax notoginseng, ringworm medicine, blood lotus

【source】

Medicinal material source: The root of Rheum officinale, a plant of the Polygonaceae family.

Latin plant, animal and mineral name: Rumex obtusifolius L.[R.madaio auct.non Makino

Harvesting and storage: Dig up the roots in September and October, remove the soil and impurities, wash and slice them, dry them or use them fresh.

【Nature and flavor】Pungent; Bitter; Cool

【Meridian】Lung; Spleen; Large Intestine

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; cools blood and stops bleeding; removes blood stasis and reduces swelling; promotes bowel movements; kills insects. It is used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis, hemoptysis, lung pain, hematemesis, abdominal pain due to stasis, traumatic injury, constipation, mumps, carbuncle, swelling and infection, burns, scabies, and eczema.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply or grind into juice for application.

[Discussions by various scholars] 1. Wang Lianshi’s “Book of Collecting Medicinal Herbs”: Treats vomiting blood. If an arrow wounds someone in the army, leave it alone. 2. "Gangmu Taiyi": breaks up blood stasis and promotes new blood. It can be used to treat bruises, eliminate carbuncles and swellings, and stop bleeding; it can also cure scabies by mashing it with sugar and vinegar and rubbing it. Treat lung abscess. 3. "Illustrated Catalogue of Plant Names and Realities": Treats unknown swelling and toxins, and eliminates blood heat. 4. "Guizhou Folk Prescriptions and Medicines Collection": It can stimulate appetite, strengthen the spleen, and replenish the body for weakness. 5. "Hunan Materia Medica": dispel wind and dampness, kill insects and relieve itching, clear away heat and detoxify.