Knowledge Base/Herbs/Rhubarb root
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泻下药 · Purgative

Rhubarb root dà huáng · 大黄

Rheum palmatum

Nature and flavour. Bitter, cold; Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, Liver and Pericardium systems.

The classical purgative, and the herb that gives some Chinese formulas their "attack" character.

性味归经。苦,寒;归脾、胃、大肠、肝、心包经。

经典泻下药,是许多方剂"攻下"之力的来源。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Anthraquinone laxatives can cause dependence and electrolyte loss with prolonged use; not for long-term self-use.

蒽醌类泻药长期使用可致依赖与电解质紊乱,不宜长期自行服用。

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