Categories: Herbs

Da Huang

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1 Also Known As:
2 Da Huang
- 2.1 Also Used For:

Also Known As:

Chinese Rhubarb, Da Huang, Garden Rhubarb, Himalayan Rhubarb, Indian Rhubarb, Medicinal Rhubarb, Rhei, Rhei radix, Turkey Rhubarb. Rheum officinale; Rheum palmatum; Rheum tanguticum; Rheum australe, synonym Rheum emodi; Rheum x cultorum, synonym Rheum rhabarbarum.
Family: Polygonaceae.

Da Huang

Properties: BITTER – COLD

Dosage: 3 – 12g. RAW = PURGING

Rhubarb

Meridian: HEART, LARGE INTETINE, LIVER, STOMACH

Root

-purge accumulations, clear heat from blood, invigorates blood

-drain heat/damp – Yang jaundice

-topically for burns, hot skin, skin lesions (combine with Shi Gao)

Also Used For:

Orally, Da Huang / Rhubarb is used for constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, gastritis, preparation for gastrointestinal diagnostic procedures after recto-anal surgery, for bowel movement relief when anal fissures are present, and for hemorrhoids.
For food uses, rhubarb stems are edible. Rhubarb is also used as a flavoring agent.

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.