Da+Huang+(Rhubarb)

[[image:da_huang.JPG width="220" height="375" align="right"]]Da Huang (Rhubarb) [ "Big Yellow"]
Category: Herbs that drain downward (Purgative) Nature : Cold Flavors: Bitter Channels: SP, ST, LI, **LR, HT**

Functions: **Purge Accumulation and Stagnation;** clear heat and reduce fire; stop bleeding; clean toxin; promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis Indications: **Constipation.** Any accumulation or stagnation of heat or damp-heat in the LI 2. Hematemesis or epistaxis due to blood heat or red eyes, sore throat and gum swollen due to **fire flair up. Clear Toxins from body and organs entered.** 3. Carbuncles, boils and burns due to **heat and toxins** **[cools blood]** 4. Amenorrhea, lochia stasis, masses and trauma due to **blood stasis** 5. Jaundice and painful urination due to damp-heat and toxins

Dosage: **3-10g; for strong purgation use raw and short cook; for mild prgation, use wine-prepared or longer cooked; to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, use wine-fried; to stop bleeding use charred** Contraindications: Pregnancy or during menstrual period and nursing period.

Formulas Featuring Da Huang
//Deputy Herb// Liang Ge San