Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn.
Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn. belongs to Polygonaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Dehn al-Rawind, Rewand Farnasawi.
The English names for this herb are Rheum, Rhubarb.
The Urdu names for this herb are Bekh Rebas, Rewand Chini, Tursak.
Description
Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn.. A stout herb, 1.5-3 m in height. Radical leaves fong-petioled, very large, often 60 cm in diameter, orbicular or broadly ovate, cordate. Flowers small, dark purple or pale-red, in tall axillary panicles(173). Roots very stout. Drug Rhubarb comprises round or flat pieces, shape cylindrical, surface smooth, firm, non-shrunken and bright yellow. Fracture is irregular and granular.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn.'s Rhizomes are Astringent, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Laxative, Liver Tonic, Purgative, Stimulant, Stomachic.
Indications
The indications of Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn.'s Rhizomes are Cough, Biliousness, Gout, Jaundice, Bruises, Coryza, Intestinal Debility, Pain, Ringworm, Freckles, Loss of Appetite, Dysentery, Piles, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Dropsy, Flatulence, Chronic Ulcers, Chronic Bronchitis, Stomach Debility, Inflammations, Liver Inflammation, Quartan Fever, Frequent Motions, Moles, Constipation (Children), Spleen Inflammation, Chronic Fever, Haemoptysis, Naevus, Spots, Anaemic females, Sore Eyes.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn.'s Rhizomes is Compound temperament.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Rhizomes of Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn. is Unpleasant,Pungent.
Taste: Rhizomes: Sharp Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Rhizomes | 1.500 – 2.000 g | N/A |
| Rhubarb (dry) Extract | 120.000 – 500.000 mg | N/A |
| Rhubarb (liq) Extract | 0.600 – 2.000 ml | N/A |
| Rhubarb Infusion | 2.000 – 4.000 ml | N/A |
| Rhubarb mixture | 10.000 – 20.000 ml | N/A |
Available Brands
- AKSEER-E-JIGERQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- BUKHAREENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- GHUTTIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HAMDARD DINARHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- ITRIFAL MULAYYINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MIFTAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- PROSTNALQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- QURS MULAYYINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT DINARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ShefaHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- ZOBANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn. is used in the preparation of Dawa ul-Kurkam, Hab Lub al-Khashkhash, Hab Shabyar, Hab Shafa, Hab Yarqan, Itrifal Mulayyin, Jawarish Khuzi, Ma'jun Chobgazwali, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Talkh, Qurs Didan, Qurs Mulayyin, Qurs Zarishk, Roghan Aqrab, Safi, Safuf Andari Julab, Safuf Chob Gazwala, Safuf Suzak, Sherbet Dinar, Tiryaq-e-Masana.
Substitutes
The substitute of Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn. is Rosa damascena Miller [Used for stomach and liver complaints.].
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn.'s Rhizomes are 6-Methoxy Chrysophanol (Physcion), Aloe-Emodin, Catechin, Chrysophanein, Chrysophanol, Cinnamic Acid, Emodin, Epicatechin, Gallate, Gallic Acid, Gluco-Emodin, Glucogallin, Glucorhein, Palmidin-A, Palmidin-B, Palmidin-C, Rhein.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn. are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Cydonia oblonga Pers., Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Gum).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn.. (work in progress)