rhubarb – Earth to Kathy

April 6, 2018

Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum) Research

Latin Name: Rheum palmatum Family: Polygonaceae RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the species, with a very brief overview description of each article/study. Research found is catalogued by therapeutic action. This categorized compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there […]

April 19, 2018

Anthraquinones (including emodin)

These are phenolic compounds. Plants containing anthraquinones include senna, cascara, alder buckthorn, rhubarb, yellow dock, and aloe. Excessive internal use may interfere with certain drugs, and/or cause potassium depletion and other side effects. See Aloe Herb Monograph. Links to Plants Containing Anthraquinones RESEARCH The listings of research below represents […]

April 24, 2018

Tannins

Tannins are an astringent polyphenolic component found in a variety of plants such as aloe, geranium, rhubarb, chinaberry, St John’s wort, Echinacea, and astragalus. Links to Plants Containing Tannins RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief […]