Da Huang (Rhubarb Root) - Liquid Extract (Tincture)

Da Huang (Rhubarb Root) - Liquid Extract (Tincture):

Da Huang is the root from any one of three species of rhubarb that all grow naturally in different parts of China. When the leaves turn yellow and wither in the fall, the roots are harvested, cleaned, dried, and sliced for use as medicine. Da Huang is a strong purgative and is the herb of choice used to address constipation that has as its root cause stagnation and heat, as in the formula Da Cheng Qi Tang (for severe cases) or Mai Zi Ren Wan (for moderate cases). Use with Caution: Da huang is a strong purgative, and it is recommended to start with a small amount (perhaps 1/2 of a dropper the first time) and wait 2-3 hours to see what happens before moving up to the recommended dosage levels. Caution #2: DO NOT use this herb if you are pregnant (or think you might be) as it has a strong purgative (i.e. downward) action.

Herbal Ingredients in Da Huang (Rhubarb Root) - Liquid Extract (Tincture):

• Da Huang – Rhubarb Root – Radix et Rhizoma Rhei

Dosage Instructions for Da Huang (Rhubarb Root) - Liquid Extract (Tincture):

Use with Caution: Da huang is a strong purgative and the dosages below are general guidelines for the use of tinctures in general; start with a small amount (perhaps 1/2 of a dropper the first time) and wait 2-3 hours to see what happens before moving up to the recommended dosages written below. Caution #2: DO NOT use this herb if you are pregnant (or think you might be) as it has a strong purgative (i.e. downward) action. General Tincture Guidelines:

• Shake Well before each use.
• Maintenance Serving: Dissolve 1-2 droppers (1/2 tsp.) in warm water or juice 2-3 times daily.
• Augmented Serving: Take 1 full tsp. 2 to 3 times daily in warm water or juice or as directed by a qualified herbalist familiar with the use of Chinese herbs and formulas.
• To evaporate alcohol place in hot water.

Amount: varies: 1 oz. = approximately 10 days supply at bottle dosage.