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Rhubarb root (Rheum officinale |
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Active
constituents include: |
Anthraquinones, tannins and calcium oxalate, resins, starch, fatty acids and stilbene glycosides. |
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Proposed
use: |
Laxative |
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Contraindications: |
Gout |
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Renal
specific warnings: |
Avoid if any history of renal disease or urinary problems. Severe electrolyte disturbances, especially hypokalaemia |
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Adverse
effects: |
GI cramping, electrolyte disturbances especially hypokalaemia, albuminuria, haematuria, formation of renal stones, raised urate levels. Rhubarb levels are toxic due to oxalic acid content and should not be eaten. |
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Pharmacological
properties: |
Anthraquinone glycosides are responsible for the increase in peristalsis. |
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Category if available: |
GSL |
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Date
of Monograph: |
06 June 2001 |
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References:
- Newall,
C., Anderson, L. & Phillipson. J.D. (1996). Herbal Medicines:
A guide for health-care professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical
Press.
- Mills,
S. & Bone, K. (2000). Principles and practice of Phytotherapy.
Modern herbal medicine. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
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