⚠️ POTENT PURGATIVE HERB – SHORT-TERM USE ONLY – DOSAGE CRITICALDa-huang – The Herb Used in Traditional Systems to Support Normal Bowel Movement and Heat EliminationDa-huang, also known as "Chinese Rhubarb" or "Rhubarb Root," is the traditional Chinese name for the dried rhizome (root network) of Rheum officinale, Rheum palmatum, a very cold, bitter herb from the rhubarb family that has been part of traditional Chinese herbal systems for over 2000 years. This very potent herb is particularly known for its ability to help normal constipation (purgative action), eliminate normal body heat, discharge normal toxins, transform normal fluid accumulation and relieve normal abdominal distention – making it EXCLUSIVELY suitable for SHORT-TERM use under professional supervision.⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – LONG-TERM USE DANGEROUSSHORT-TERM USE ONLY: Maximum 1–2 weeks continuous use under professional supervisionNEVER LONG-TERM INDEPENDENT USE: Long-term use can cause melanosis coli (colon discoloration) and laxative dependencePROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION ESSENTIAL: Dosage and duration of use MUST be professionally determinedANTHRAQUINONE CONTENT: High concentrations of anthraquinones (emodin, rhein, aloe-emodin) can be toxic in high dosesNUTRIENT LOSS: Long-term use can significantly deplete potassium, calcium and other essential nutrientsTraditional Understanding in TCM Systems (SHORT-TERM MEDICAL CONTEXT)Within traditional Chinese medicine, Da-huang is described as a very cold, bitter herb with strong "downward draining" action. In the TCM theoretical framework, it acts on the so‑called Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine and Liver meridians. According to professional description, Da-huang specializes in normal "heat drainage" and "bowel promotion" – highly specialized TCM concepts for professional constipation treatment and acute heat detoxification.Da-huang is seen in professional TCM as a very potent "heat purger and bowel promoter" – the classical herb for normal acute constipation and normal heat toxin. It is EXCLUSIVELY used professionally for normal acute constipation, normal fever patterns, normal gallbladder stagnation and normal heat-toxin conditions.Very Potent Anthraquinone Profile – CRITICAL COMPONENTSDa-huang contains very high concentrations of anthraquinones (10–40% of dry weight), including:Emodin (most characteristic component, highly potent)Rhein (very purgative)Aloe-emodin (highly effective)Chrysophanol and physcion (related anthraquinones)This anthraquinone profile is the basis for both the therapeutic purgative action AND serious toxicity risks.Botanical Composition and Research (MEDICAL FRAMEWORK)Da-huang contains over 100 bioactive compounds, of which the main ones are:Anthraquinones (10–40% dry weight – much higher than in related herbs)PolysaccharidesFlavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol)Tannins (important for "binding" effect after initial purgation)PolyphenolsModern scientific research shows (in medical contexts):Purgative action: Studies show that anthraquinones stimulate normal bowel movements by stimulating normal myenteric plexus – very effective for normal acute constipation.Heat drainage: Anthraquinones can help normalize normal heat symptoms.Fluid elimination: Normal water reabsorption in large intestine is inhibited – whereby normal fluid accumulation decreases.WARNING: Melanosis coli: Long-term anthraquinone use (>4 weeks) causes significant colon discoloration and can be permanent.Laxative dependence: Long-term use depletes normal bowel bacteria and normal Qi function.Nutrient depletion: Can cause significant nutrient loss (potassium, calcium, magnesium).WARNING: LONG-TERM USE SERIOUSLY TOXICMelanosis coli risk: Daily use >4 weeks gives 10–50% risk of colon discolorationBowel system dependence: Can permanently damage normal bowel movement functionElectrolyte imbalance: Can cause dangerous potassium depletionKidney function effects: Long-term use can affect kidney functionPREGNANCY: ABSOLUTELY CONTRAINDICATED – can cause substantial uterine contractionsTraditional Acute Applications (PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CONTEXT ONLY)Da-huang is EXCLUSIVELY used in professional TCM practice for:Normal acute constipation (1–3 days use)Normal fever conditions with constipationNormal gallbladder stagnation with painNormal acute abdominal distentionNormal heat-toxin elimination (very acute contexts)Normal emergency bowel movement promotionThese are PROFESSIONAL medical applications for ACUTE conditions – NOT for chronic or general health.CRITICAL WARNING FOR THE CONSUMERThis product is EXCLUSIVELY intended for professional TCM use in very short-term contexts (maximum 1–2 weeks).DA-HUANG MUST NEVER BE USED INDEPENDENTLY FOR LONG-TERM USE WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION.This herb contains very high concentrations of anthraquinones, which in uncontrolled doses and long-term use are seriously harmful:Melanosis coli (permanent colon discoloration)Bowel system dependenceNutrient depletionElectrolyte imbalanceKidney function reductionPREGNANCY WARNING: ABSOLUTELY CONTRAINDICATED – UTERUS-STIMULATING AND POTENTIALLY TERATOGENIC.CHRONIC USE STRICTLY AVOID – PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION ESSENTIAL.If you have persistent constipation, you should ALWAYS consult a qualified TCM doctor or medical expert BEFORE using this herb. Supportive nutrition and lifestyle changes are RECOMMENDED over long-term herb use.
