Rhubarb Root Chinese - 100g

• Plant Part: Root
• Form: Dried root
• Flavour Profile: Bitter, earthy and astringent
• Contains: Anthraquinones, tannins, bitter aromatic principles and stilbene compounds
• Profile: Traditional bitter stomachic, mild purgative and astringent root
• Suitable For: Decoctions, Tinctures, Mouth Rinses And Practitioner-Guided Herbal Preparations
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture

• Traditional digestive support
• Short-term constipation support under guidance
• Astringent support in loose-stool routines under guidance
• Mouthwash-style preparations for mouth ulcer comfort
• Bitter stomachic herbal preparations
• Practitioner-guided liver and gallbladder traditional use
• Controlled tincture preparations

This Product Is For:

• Experienced herbal users familiar with strong root herbs
• People preparing short-term, measured decoctions
• Herbal users working with practitioner guidance
• DIY users making mouth rinse preparations

This Product Is Not For:

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Children
• People with kidney stones or kidney disease
• People taking corticosteroids, warfarin, diuretics or laxatives unless professionally advised
• Long-term or casual daily use
• Self-treating jaundice, liver disease, gallbladder disease, ulcers, infections, haemorrhoids, chronic constipation or diarrhoea

• As a Decoction: Use ½-1 teaspoon herb with 1 cup water.
• Decoction Method: Bring to the boil, simmer gently for 10 minutes, then strain.
• Suggested Use: Traditionally taken morning and evening, unless otherwise advised by a qualified professional.
• As a Tincture: Traditionally used in small measured amounts according to practitioner guidance.
• As a Mouth Rinse: Prepare a decoction, cool fully, rinse briefly and spit out.
• Use Guidance: Use very small amounts for astringent digestive support and larger amounts only with professional guidance for constipation support.

• Not to be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Not recommended for children
• Do not use if you have kidney stones or kidney disease
• May cause stomach or intestinal pain
• Can colour urine yellow or red
• May interact with corticosteroids, warfarin, diuretics and laxatives
• Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if taking medication or managing a medical condition
• Seek medical care for jaundice, severe abdominal pain, persistent constipation, diarrhoea, bleeding or suspected infection
• Discontinue use if cramping, vomiting, diarrhoea, pain or any adverse reaction occurs
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: What is Chinese Rhubarb Root traditionally used for?
A: It is traditionally used in digestive decoctions, mouth rinses and short-term guided constipation or astringent routines.

Q: Is Chinese Rhubarb Root a gentle everyday tea?
A: No, it is a strong herb and should be used carefully, short term and in measured amounts.

Q: Can Chinese Rhubarb Root be used during pregnancy?
A: No, it should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Q: Can Chinese Rhubarb Root affect urine colour?
A: Yes, the source notes that it can colour urine yellow or red.