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Rhubarb Root

Rheum palmatum / officinale

Limited Evidence evidence: moderate

About Rhubarb Root

Scientific NameRheum palmatum / officinale
Safety Rating Limited Evidence
Evidence Levelmoderate

Scientific Summary

Rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum or officinale) is a bitter, fleshy plant root. It is used primarily as an occasional aperient for acute diarrhea, providing purgation followed by an astringent effect, but is not recommended for chronic constipation. Use is short‑term only; it can cause abdominal cramping, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance, and should be avoided during pregnancy and in those on certain medications.

Source: WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants (Vols 1-3), Trease & Evans Pharmacognosy 16th ed

Products Containing Rhubarb Root

50 products from NIH DSLD database (verified label data)

ProductPrice
#14 LB-CLN -
30 Day Night Slim Skinny Tea $24.95
4-Day Colon Cleanse $17.66
7 Day Detox -
AM/PM Full Body Cleanse $37.76
Bio-Lax -
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Bowel Cleanse $29.59
Bowel Cleanse $29.59
Chinese Rhubarb -
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Clinical Colon Cleansing -
Colon Care Complete -
Colon Care Complete -
Colon Care Complete $45.76
Colon Care Complete -
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Colon Cleansing Alternative -
Colon Cleansing Alternative -
Colon Cleansing Alternative 1200 mg $45.76
Colon Clear $45.76
Colon Clear -
Colon Clear $45.76
Colon Complex $13.78
Colon Detox & Cleanse $18.80
Colon Motility Blend -
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Colon Select -
Colon Select $19.28
Colon Select $19.28
Colon Support -
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Colon Support $45.46
Colon Support Tablets $43.17
Complete Menopause Relief -
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Complete Multi-Symptom Menopause Relief $39.18

Products with Rhubarb Root (from ingredient search)

45 products (showing max 200)

ProductIngredientAmountPrice
Colon Detox & Cleanse Rhubarb root powder 50 mg -
Colon Select Turkey Rhubarb root powder 75 mg -
Colon Select Turkey Rhubarb root powder 75 mg -
Colon Select Turkey Rhubarb root powder 75 mg -
Complete Menopause Relief Rhapontic Rhubarb root extract 4 mg -
Complete Menopause Relief Rhapontic Rhubarb root extract 4 mg -
Complete Menopause Relief Rhapontic Rhubarb root extract 4 mg -
Complete Menopause Support Rhapontic Rhubarb Root Extract 4 mg -
Complete Multi-Symptom Menopause Relief Rhapontic Rhubarb root extract 4 mg -
Complete Multi-Symptom Menopause Relief Rhapontic Rhubarb root extract 4 mg -
Complete Multi-Symptom Menopause Relief Rhapontic Rhubarb root extract 4 mg -
Complete Multi-Symptom Menopause Relief Rhapontic Rhubarb root extract 4 mg -
Detox Pure Cleanse Rhubarb root powder 50 mg -
Essiac Gold with AHCC Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 12.2 mg -
Keep It Movin' Plum Berry Rhubarb Root Extract 150 mg -
Menopause SAP Rhapontic Rhubarb Root Extract 150 mg -
Rhubarb Root Rhubarb Root Extract 1000 mg -
Rhubarb Root Rhubarb Root Extract 1000 mg -
Rhubarb Root Rhubarb Root Glycerite Liquid Extract 0.13 mL -
Rhubarb Root Chocolate Flavor Rhubarb Root Glycerite Liquid Extract 0.13 mL -
Rhubarb Root Mint Flavor Rhubarb Root Glycerite Liquid Extract 0.13 mL -
Rhubarb Root Strawberry Flavor Rhubarb Root Glycerite Liquid Extract 0.13 mL -
Rhubarb Root Vanilla Flavor Rhubarb Root Glycerite Liquid Extract 0.13 mL -
Rhubestryn Rhapontic Rhubarb root extract 4 mg -
Siberian Rhubarb Extract 2500 mg Siberian Rhubarb Root Extract 250 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Chinese Rhubarb Root Extract 1883 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Chinese Rhubarb Root Extract 1883 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract, Dry 983 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract, Dry 983 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb 1000 mg Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 1000 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Alcohol Free Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract, Dry 1156 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Extract Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 500 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Extract Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 500 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Extract Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 500 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Extract Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 500 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Extract Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 500 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Extract Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 500 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Extract Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 500 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Extract Powder 500 mg Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 500 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Extract Powder 500 mg Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 500 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Extract Powder 500 mg Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 500 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Extract Powder 500 mg Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract 500 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Non-Alcohol Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract, Dry 1156 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Sugar Free Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract, Dry 983 mg -
Turkey Rhubarb Sugar Free Alcohol Free Turkey Rhubarb Root Extract, Dry 1156 mg -

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