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Rhubarb

What other names is Rhubarb known by?

Chinese Rhubarb, Da Huang, Garden Rhubarb, Himalayan Rhubarb, Indian Rhubarb, Medicinal Rhubarb, Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei, Rewandchini, Rhei, Rhei radix, Rheum australe, Rheum emodi, Rheum hybridum, Rheum officinale, Rheum palmatum, Rheum tanguticum, Rheum rhabarbarum, Rheum x cultorum, Rhubarbe, Ruibarbo, Tai Huang, Turkey Rhubarb.

What is Rhubarb?

Rhubarb is a plant. The root and rhizome (underground stem) are used to make medicine.

Possibly Effective for...

  • Cold sores, in combination with sage (Salvia officinalis).

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Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).



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