Rhubarb
General Information
Part used Stem (the leaves are toxic)
Preparation Desserts
Rheum officinale Baillon, Rheum palmatumL., and Rheum rhabarbarum L. (Rhubarb)
Family
Polygonaceae (Buckwheat family).
Traditional use
Purgative; laxative
Part used Stem (the leaves are toxic)
Preparation Desserts
Research
Cardiac glycosides
Rhubarb has been studied for the management of gastrointestinal (GI) and renal disorders, and for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and cancer. There is insufficient clinical evidence for its use. A recent study looked at the efficacy of the compound rhein in protecting the blood-brain barrier after traumatic brain injury
Contraindications
Cardiac glycosides
Active compound(s)
Malic acid; oxalic acid*; rhein.
*toxic
Malic acid; oxalic acid*; rhein.
*toxic
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