River-Bend Rhubarb
Rheum Hotaoense
He Tao Da Huang

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Root and rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To disperse accumulation and transform stagnation, free bowels and drain heat.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Food accumulation, distention fullness in stomach duct and abdomen, abdominal pain and diarrhea, heat bind constipation.