Ruibarbo ( Rheum palmatum ) serve para menopausa e hemorroidas

Before using this herbal medicine consult a specialist first.

Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum) is used for menopause and hemorrhoids

Rhubarb is an edible plant that has also been used for medicinal purposes, as it has a powerful stimulating and digestive effect, used mainly in the treatment of constipation, due to its rich senoside composition, which provide a laxative effect.

This plant has an acidic and slightly sweet taste, and is usually consumed cooked or as an ingredient in some culinary preparations. The part of rhubarb used for consumption is the stem, because the leaves can cause severe poisoning by containing oxalic acid.

Rhubarb Benefits:

Improve eye health.
Prevent cardiovascular disease.
Help regulate blood pressure.
Improve skin health and prevent pimples.
Contribute to cancer prevention.
Promote weight loss.
Strengthen the immune system.
Relieve symptoms of menopause.
Maintain brain health.

It is important to mention that these benefits are found in the rhubarb stem, as its leaves are rich in oxalic acid, a substance that can cause serious health problems, because when consumed in large quantities, it can be nephrotoxic and have a corrosive action.
Its lethal dose is between 10 and 25 g, depending on the person's age.

Possible side effects:

Rhubarb poisoning can cause severe and persistent abdominal cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, followed by internal bleeding, seizures and coma.
These effects have been observed in some animal studies that have consumed this plant for about 13 weeks, so it is recommended that it not be consumed for a long time.

Symptoms of rhubarb leaf poisoning can cause decreased urine production, excretion of acetone in the urine and excess protein in the urine (albuminuria).

Who should not use:

Rhubarb is contraindicated in people who are hypersensitive to this plant, in children and pregnant women, as it can cause miscarriage, in women during menstruation, in babies or in people with kidney problems.