Rhubarb Root
Rheum palmatum
Part used:
Root and rhizome
Energetics:
Bitter, cold, drying
Actions:
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, purgative, hepatoprotective, digestive stimulant
Indications:
Constipation, digestive stagnation and sluggish digestion, liver and gallbladder congestion, accumulation of metabolic waste or toxins, inflammatory digestive conditions
Rhubarb root is used in our Essiac Tea