Dahuang in diarrhoea and constipation?

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Re dahuang dose for diarrhoea/constipation, see

http://www.frontiernet.net/~batory/rhei.html

 

RHEUM ROOT® Herbal Dietary Supplement TABLETS: Antidiarrhoica and

laxantia ACCORDING TO TRADITIONAL AND FOLK MEDICINE; INDICATED

FOR: STIMULATION OF BILE EXCRETION; CONSTIPATION (larger doses);

DIARRHEA (small dose)

 

Directions:

 

Diarrhea - Mature adults may take 1/4-1/2 tablets with a small glass of water to

alleviate symptoms.

 

Constipation - Mature adults may take 1-5 tablets with a glass of fluid (water,

juice, milk, etc.).

 

Warning: Not to be taken by pregnant and lactating women. Not to be taken by

persons with oxalate kidney stones. Keep out of reach of children. Regular use

only on advice of a health professional. Ingredients: Dry Extract from the Root

of

a Rhubarb-Family Plant (Rheum) 0.5135

 

Supposed Action: The Rheum root contains two groups of compounds that

exhibit an antagonistic action: anthra-derivatives that have laxative properties

and

tannins that cause constipation.

The preparation presumably augment the bile secretion intensifies

peristalsis.

 

Side Effects: Excessive dosages may induce premature labor in

pregnant women. May aggravate kidney stone conditions due to the

presence of calcium oxalate.

 

HerbAsin [a great site for herbal data] says

[http://www.herbasin.com/database/muxiang.htm ]:

 

ACTIONS AND INDICATIONS [of Muxiang-Rx Aucklandiae]

 

1. Promoting flow of Qi to relieve pain: This drug can be used to

treat distention and pain of the epigastrium and abdomen, diarrhea,

dysentery, tenesmus, etc. due to stagnation of Qi in the stomach

and intestine. In treating distention and pain of the epigastrium and

abdomen vomitting, etc., the drug is often used in combination with

Fructus Amomo,Herba Agastachis, Flos syzygii Aromatici, etc. In

treating stagnation of food, stasis of Qi, distention of the epigastrium

and abdomen, constipation or diarrhea and dysentery with

tenesmus, etc., the drug is often used in combination with Rhizoma

Coptidis, Semen Arecae, Radix et Rhizoma Rhei,etc.

2. Invigorating the stomach to promote digestion: In treating

indigestion, poor appetite, vomitting, chronic diarrhea, etc. the drug

is often used in combination with Fructus Amomi, Rhizoma

Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Poria, Rhizoma Pinelliae, Pericarpium

Citri Reticulatae, etc. In recent years the drug is used to treat

cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, appendicitis, intestinal

obstruction, and other acute abdomen. In treating cholecystitis,

cholelithiasis and pancreatitis, the drug can be used in combination

with Radix Bupleuri, Radix Scutellariae, Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, etc.

In treating appendicitis, the drug can be used in combination with

Flos Lonicerae, Radix et Rhizoma Rhei and Cortex Moutan Radicis.

In treating intestinal obstruction, the drug can be used in

combination with Radix Euphorbiae Kansui, Semen Persicae, Radix

Achyranthis Bidentatae, etc.

 

ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGE: Usually, 1.5-6g of the drug is

used in decoction. The crude drug is used to regulate flow of Qi and

the roasted drug is used to arrest diarrhea. The drug should not be

decocted for long.

 

REMARKS: Juice of the fresh root is an effective asthma remedy.

 

However, in its Monograph on dahuang [

http://www.herbasin.com/database/dahuang.htm ] it does NOT mention its use in

constipation. However, it says: " Raw rhubarb has stronger efficacy in relieving

constipation by purgation. Liquor-moistened rhubarb is less stronger but

efficacious in clearing away heat of excess type in the upper-jiao. Liquor-

stewed rhubarb has a mild laxative effect. It can reduce some side effects such

as abdominal pain and increases its function in promoting blood circulation to

remove blood stasis. Roasted rhubarb has a very weak laxative effect and is

effective in arresting bleeding. Therefore it can be applied to treat hemafecia

with accumulation in the large intestine " .

Could " accumulation in the large intestine " mean constipation?

MyHealthSpan [http://www.myhealthspan.com/Rhubarb.shtm] says:

Rhubarb (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei)

Flavor & Property: Bitter; cold

Effects: Loosens the bowels, detoxication, promotes blood circulation and

removes blood stasis

Use: Constipation and abdominal pain* used with mirabi lite, immature bitter

orange and magnolia bark

Dysentery, loose but unsmooth discharge of stool* used with peony root,

scutellaria root and aucklandia root

Hematemesis and epistaxis* used with coptis rhizome, scutellaria root and cow-

bazoare

Sores, carbuncles and other pyogenic infections* used with dahurian angelica

Burns and scalds* used with sanguisorba

Postpartum abdominal pain* used with peach kernel and ground beetle

Dosage & Administration: 3-12g (boiled in water for oral use)

Precaution & Contractindication: During pregnancy, menstruation or breast

feeding period.

 

http://www.e2121.com/herb_db/viewherb.php3?viewid=289 [Re Rx

Aucklandiae] says:

 

b) Distending pain in the abdomen and constipation or difficulty in defecation

due to food stagnancy: [Muxiang] can be used together with betel nuts, dried

green orange peel, rhubarb (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), etc., e.g., Muxiang

Binglang Wan.

 

Steven Clavey [

http://www.siom.com/resources/texts/articles/acmerc/dysentery_clavey.html ]

includes dahuang in a list of herbs that that reportedly inhibit Shigella: Ma

Chi

Xian (Portulacae Oleraceae, Herba); Shi Liu Pi (Punicae Granati, Pericarpium);

Ku Shen (Sophorae Flavescentis, Radix); Huang Lian (Coptidis, Rhizoma); Bai

Zhi (Angelica dahurica, Radix); Huang Bo (Phellodendri, Cortex); Wu Mei (Pruni

Mume, Fructus); Che Qian Cao (Plantaginis, Herba); Ma Bian Cao (Verbena

officianalis, Herba); Di Yu (Sanguisorbae Officianalis, Radix); Mu Xiang

(Saussureae seu Vladimiriae, Radix); Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Suspensae,

Fructus); Chi Shao (Paeonia Rubra, Radix); Da Huang (Rhei, Rhizoma); He Zi

(Terminaliae Chebulae, Fructus); Garlic; Bai Tou Weng (Pulsatilla Chinensis,

Radix); Green tea leaves; Bian Xu (Polygoni Avicularis, Herba)

 

http://www.dermapure.com/ingredients.html says:

Ingredients - DermaPure Rx

Lian Qiao - Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae (Forsythia Fruit): This herb is bitter,

cool, and slightly acrid. It enters the heart, liver, and gall bladder channels

to

clear heat and toxins as well as nodules. It expels externally contracted wind

heat

as in the common cold. Due to its broad-spectrum antibiotic effect, Lian Qiao

acts as an anti-inflammatory, lowers fever, protects the liver, stops vomiting,

helps blood circulation, and promotes urination.

 

Da Huang - Rhei Rhizoma (Rhubarb): This root is bitter in taste, cold in nature,

and is attributive to the spleen, stomach, large intestine, liver, and

pericardium

channels. It drains heat and clears away toxic materials, clears damp heat,

cools

and invigorates the blood, eliminates stagnant blood, and purges knotted heat

and stool from the colon. As a result, Da Huang is used as a laxative,

antiphlogistic, and haemostatic in the treatment of constipation, diarrhea,

jaundice, gastro-intestinal hemorrhage, menstrual disorders, conjunctivitis,

traumatic injuries, superficial sores and ulcers. It is also applied externally

for

thermal burns.

 

Huang Qin - Scutellariae Baicalensis (Scute or Chinese Skullcap): Huang Qin is

a bitter, cold, cooling and detoxifying herb for heat patterns that enters the

heart,

lung, gall bladder, and large intestine channels. It has antibiotic-like

qualities that

act as an anti-inflammatory and a calmative. A primary herb for damp heat

conditions, especially of the upper body, it is indicated for symptoms of yellow

phlegm, including phlegm with blood, high blood pressure, diarrhea, acute

dysentery, jaundice, urinary tract infections, and skin diseases. It can also be

used during pregnancy to help calm fetal restlessness. Scute, as it is commonly

called, is excellent for liver yang rising (hypertension) with symptoms of

irritability, red eyes, and flushed face.

 

Zhi Zi - Gardeniae Jasminoidis (Happiness Herb, Gardenia Fruit): This bitter,

cold, and dry herb purges heat, disperses fire, dispels damp heat, cools blood,

and resolves bruises. Gardenia fruit enters the liver, lung, and stomach

channels

to clear heat and calm irritable emotions. It drains dampness and cools the

blood

thereby stopping bleeding. It is used for fever with irritability or

restlessness,

insomnia, delirium, and urinary tract infections. It is effective for any

bleeding in

the mucous membranes, such as the nasal passages, the bowels, or the urinary

tract. Topical uses include treatment of abscess, bruises, injury, irritability,

sprains, and swellings. When used topically it also relieves swelling and

congested blood due to trauma.

 

Chi Shao - Paeoniae Rubra Radix (Red Peony Root): This root invigorates the

blood and deals with early stages of abscesses, boils, skin blotches, and

bleeding. It is a sour, bitter, slightly cold herb that enters through the liver

and

spleen channels. Chi Shao has three distinct functions. It vitalizes the blood

and

mildly eliminates blood stasis, it clears heat, and it cools the blood and

eliminates

liver fire. This herb is also quite popular for use in Trauma formulas. It

exhibits

anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and anti-bacterial actions. This makes it

suitable for acute injuries where there is redness, swelling and pain.

 

Bai Xian - Cortex Dictamni Dasycarpi Radicis (Dictamnus Root Bark): Bai Xian

is bitter and salty in taste, cold in property. It is attributed to the spleen

and

stomach channels. This herb clears away heat and eliminates dampness, dispels

wind for relieving itching and detoxification. It is used for damp heat sores,

carbuncles, and rashes. It also has a strong anti-fungal effect.

 

Mu Dan Pi - Moutan Radicis Cortex (Moutan): It is a cool in temperature, spicy

and bitter to taste cooling and detoxifying herb for heat patterns. Mu Dan Pi

clears heat and cools blood , invigorates blood circulation and dispels blood

stagnation, clears rising liver yang, and drains abscesses, both internal and

external. It is also used in conditions such as firm masses/tumours and in

bruises from traumatic injuries. It enters the kidney, heart, and liver

channels.

 

 

 

 

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