酒大黃 · Jiu Da Huang
Purgative herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional functions: Drains downward and attacks accumulation, clears heat and fires, cools blood and resolves toxin, dispels stasis and unblocks menstruation, drains dampness and reduces jaundice.
| Latin Name | Rhei Radix et Rhizoma |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 酒大黃 · Jiu Da Huang |
| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
| Efficacy Category | Purgative |
| Botanical Origin | The dried root and rhizome of Rheum palmatum L. (Polygonaceae), processed with wine. |
| Nature & Flavour | Bitter; Cold |
| Channels Entered | Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, Liver, Pericardium |
Jiu Da Huang (Wine-processed Rhubarb Root) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter; Cold
Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, Liver, Pericardium
Identification & Quality Standard
Rhei Radix et Rhizoma
Botanical Origin
The dried root and rhizome of Rheum palmatum L. (Polygonaceae), processed with wine.
Production Regions
Primarily produced in Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan.
Quality Requirements
Superior is heavy, firm, reddish-brown, reddish cross-section.
Round or oblique slices. After wine processing, surface is dark brown or tan. Slightly wine aroma, bitter and astringent taste.
Bitter; ColdSpleenStomachLarge IntestineLiverPericardium
Drains downward and attacks accumulation, clears heat and fires, cools blood and resolves toxin, dispels stasis and unblocks menstruation, drains dampness and reduces jaundice.
In the Chinese materia medica, Jiu Da Huang is classified among the Purgative herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
