The efficacy, effects and contraindications of raw rhubarb

The effects and functions of raw rhubarb are clearing away heat and detoxifying, protecting the liver and promoting bile secretion, and it also has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. The contraindications are that it is forbidden for lactating women and postpartum people to use it. It is forbidden for people with weak constitution or qi and blood deficiency and spleen and stomach deficiency, and it is forbidden for pregnant women.

1. Clearing away heat and detoxifying: Rhubarb has the effect of clearing away heat and drying dampness. It is usually used to treat constipation caused by damp heat. It can also relieve symptoms such as vomiting blood, metrorrhagia, and bloody stools caused by hot blood. It can also relieve the symptoms of furunculosis.

2. Protect the liver and promote bile secretion: The medicinal effect of rhubarb can enter the liver meridian, which can enhance the antioxidant capacity of liver cells, while also enhancing the liver's detoxification function and promoting the secretion of bile.

3. Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis: Rhubarb can promote blood circulation, relieve pain and remove blood stasis. It is usually used to relieve symptoms such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea caused by blood stasis.

Contraindications

If the patient has symptoms of weak qi and blood and cold spleen and stomach, the use of rhubarb may aggravate the condition. Pregnant women have special physical conditions, and the use of drugs will affect the normal development and growth of the fetus in the womb. The medication needs to be used under the guidance of a doctor, which can help improve the condition. During the medication period, you should drink more warm water and avoid eating irritating foods, which may affect the recovery of the condition.