Herbal Overview: Rhubarb is a laxative, the dried roots and rhizomes of Rhubarbum palmatum, Rhubarbum tangutum, or Rhubarbum medicinalum of the Polygonaceae family.

Effects: Rhubarb has the functions of diarrhea and attacking accumulation, clearing heat and fire, cooling the blood and detoxifying the toxin, expelling blood stasis and clearing the menstruation, and inducing dampness and eliminating yellowish color.

Usage: Rhubarb is usually used in the form of tablets, both internally and externally, please follow your doctor's instructions.

Note: Rhubarb is bitter and cold, good at attacking and diarrhea, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, so women should be cautious or avoid taking it during pregnancy, menstruation and lactation.