Young stems of rhubarb are the source of many useful substances and a storehouse of vitamins. But the roots of rhubarb contain a number of active substances belonging to the group of antraglycosides (rhein, emodin, reum-emodin, etc.). It is their presence that explains the therapeutic effect when using the means based on the root of the plant.
Healing properties of rhubarb root
Preparations from the roots of rhubarb have the following effect in the human body:
- laxative;
- anti-inflammatory;
- astringent;
- choleretic.
Do not be surprised that we noted simultaneously two opposite properties: laxative and astringent. All depends on according to what recipe the medicinal potion is prepared.
The use of rhubarb root in folk medicine
The root of a medicinal plant is used in medicine as follows:
- As an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent in inflammatory processes in the stomach;
- with diseases of the liver and gallbladder as a choleretic agent;
- to improve digestive processes and control dyspepsia ;
- As a laxative for constipation and diets;
- at an anemia, an avitaminosis as obscheukreplyajushchee and vitamin means.
The root of the rhubarb is especially appreciated for being part of the decoction from hepatitis, it greatly facilitates the patient's condition. To prepare the product, the washed root of the plant is ground and, after measuring 2 tablespoons, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water. The broth is simmered on low heat for at least 20 minutes. Cooled liquid is drunk on a tablespoon before eating, eating with honey.
In addition, the root of the plant is also used as an external remedy:
- in a mixture with honey - for the treatment of burns;
- crushed in powder - with trophic ulcers;
- together with table vinegar - in the treatment of vitiligo .
The rhubarb root, together with henna, is used to strengthen the roots of the hair.