Rhubarb Root (Da Huang) - Herbal Tincture

Size: 1 oz (w/dropper included)-- approx. 10 days supply

MADE IN USA

What is it?:

Rhubarb Root (Da Huang) is the root from any one of three species of rhubarb that all grow naturally in different parts of China. When the leaves turn yellow and wither in the fall, the roots are harvested, cleaned, dried, and sliced for use as medicine.

Da Huang is the herb of choice used to address constipation that has as its root cause stagnation and heat, as in the formula Da Cheng Qi Tang (for severe cases) or Mai Zi Ren (for moderate cases).

Use with Caution: This herb is a strong purgative, and it is recommended to start with a small amount (perhaps 1/2 of a dropper the first time) and wait 2-3 hours to see what happens before moving up to the recommended dosage levels.

Caution #2: DO NOT use this herb if you are pregnant (or think you might be) as it has a strong purgative (i.e. downward) action.

What is it good for:

• constipation 

Traditional Chinese medicine benefits:

• purges damp-heat and eliminates toxins from the large intestines
• eliminates heat from the blood and stops bleeding
  
• invigorates blood circulation and removes blood stasis 

What else you might like to know:

It is important to understand that Chinese herbs work by restoring balance to the body. This means that you usually have to take an herb or a formula for a longer period of time than you would with pharmaceuticals in order to get results-- usually at least a month, and often times longer than that... it all depends on the individual and the nature of the ailment being addressed.

Ingredients: Scrophularia (Xuan Shen)

Directions for use:

Shake Well before each use.

Maintenance Serving: Dissolve 1-2 droppers (1/2 tsp.) in warm water or juice 2-3 times daily.

Augmented Serving: Take 1 full tsp. 2 to 3 times daily in warm water or juice or as directed by a qualified herbalist familiar with the use of Chinese herbs and formulas.

To evaporate alcohol place in hot water.