Evidence supporting the use of: Rhubarb
For the health condition: Parasites (general)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Rhubarb (Rheum species) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese and other herbal medicine systems, where it has been employed as a purgative and to "clear heat" or expel toxins from the body. In some traditional contexts, rhubarb was used to help expel intestinal parasites, leveraging its strong laxative effects to physically remove worms from the digestive tract. However, there is little to no robust scientific evidence supporting its antiparasitic activity. Most modern research has focused on rhubarb's anthraquinone glycosides (such as emodin and rhein) for their laxative, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, but not specifically for anti-parasitic properties. There are a few in vitro or animal studies that suggest some components of rhubarb may have weak activity against certain parasites, but these findings are preliminary and not sufficient for clinical recommendation. Thus, rhubarb’s use in treating or supporting the body against general parasites is principally justified by historical and traditional practice, not by strong scientific validation.

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