Rhubarb

(Rhubarb)
Sanskrit: रेवन्दचीनी • Botanical: Rheum emodi Wall.

Revandchini (Rhubarb) is the root of Rheum emodi. It is used as a liver tonic, purgative, and digestive stimulant. The root is brownish-red with a characteristic smell. It contains Anthraquinone glycosides which give it its purgative action. Used in liver disorders, constipation, and indigestion. Available as R. emodi (Indian) and R. webbianum Royle varieties. The root yields a yellow dye. Dose: 2-4 Masha. Verses: 131-133.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Anthraquinone glycosides, chrysophanic acid, emodin, tannins, calcium oxalate
Also Known As
English: Rhubarb, Indian Rhubarb
Sanskrit: रेवन्द, अम्लवेतस
Hindi: रेवन्दचीनी

What is Rhubarb (Revandchini / रेवन्दचीनी)?

Revandchini (Rhubarb) is the root of Rheum emodi. It is used as a liver tonic, purgative, and digestive stimulant. The root is brownish-red with a characteristic smell. It contains Anthraquinone glycosides which give it its purgative action. Used in liver disorders, constipation, and indigestion. Available as R. emodi (Indian) and R. webbianum Royle varieties. The root yields a yellow dye. Dose: 2-4 Masha. Verses: 131-133.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Yakrituttejaka (liver stimulant)
  • Rechana (purgative)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7

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