Revand Chini is a perennial herb (Rheum emodi) and belongs to the family Polygonaceae. Dried rhizomes of this plant is pungent and bitter in taste and are used for its medicinal properties. It contains protein, fat, fibre, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, phosphorous, iron and vitamin C. The chief chemical constituent of this herb are raponticin and chrysophanic acid, which are present in high quantity in rhizomes and are responsible to control constipation (difficulty in passing stool), diarrhoea, children’s ailments and are also used to lower the symptoms of rheumatism (inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles), gout, epilepsy (neurological disorder) etc[1].
Consult your doctor before taking Revand chini if you have chronic diarrhea .
AYURVEDIC VIEW
Avoid Revand Chini if you have Irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, and appendicitis due to its Virechana(purgative) property.
MODERN SCIENCE VIEW
Avoid taking Revand Chini is you have kidney diseases[2].
MODERN SCIENCE VIEW
Avoid taking Revand Chini if you ever had Kidney stones[2].
AYURVEDIC VIEW
Avoid Revand chini if you have high uric acid, Renal problem and gouty arthritis because it contains oxalic acid.
MODERN SCIENCE VIEW
Avoid consuming Revand Chini if you have Liver related problems, as it may become worse[2].
Breastfeeding
AYURVEDIC VIEW
Avoid Revand Chini during Breastfeeding.
Moderate Medicine Interaction
MODERN SCIENCE VIEW
Revand Chini may interact with Digoxin. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with Digoxin[2].
MODERN SCIENCE VIEW
Revand Chini may interact with antibiotics. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with antibiotics[2].
MODERN SCIENCE VIEW
Revand Chini may interact with NSAIDS. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with NSAIDS[2].
MODERN SCIENCE VIEW
Revand Chini may interact with Diuretic. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with Diuretic[2].
MODERN SCIENCE VIEW
Revand Chini may interact with Anticoagulants. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with Anticoagulants[2].
MODERN SCIENCE VIEW
Revand Chini may interact with Laxatives. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with Laxatives[2].
MODERN SCIENCE VIEW
Revand Chini may interact with Corticosteroids. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with Corticosteroids[2].
Pregnancy
AYURVEDIC VIEW
Avoid Revand Chini during pregnancy.
Recommended Dosage of Revand Chini
Revand Chini Capsule - 1-2 capsules twice a day.
Revand Chini Powder - 4-8 pinch twice a day.
How to use Revand Chini
1. Revand Chini Powder a. Take 4-8 pinch Revand Chini churna b. Mix with luke warm water c. Have it after taking lunch and dinner.
2. Revand Chini (Rhubarb) Capsule a. Take 1-2 Revand Chini (Rhubarb) Capsule b. Swallow it with water after taking lunch and dinner
Frequently asked questions
Q. What are the chemical constituents of Revand Chini?
MODERN SCIENCE VIEW
It contains protein, fat, fibre, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin C. The chief chemical constituent of this herb are raponticin and chrysophanic acid, which are present in high quantity in rhizomes and are responsible to control constipation, diarrhoea, children’s ailments and are also used to lower the symptoms of rheumatism, gout, epilepsy.
Q. Where to buy Revand chini Powder?
MODERN SCIENCE VIEW
Revand chini is available in the Powder form under various brand such as Herbal Powder for, Planet ayurveda, Sewa Herbs, Krishna Herbals etc. You can choose the brand and product according to your liking and requirement.
References
Beecher HK.Herbs That Heal Natural Remedies For Good Health.Orient Paperbacks.1990.
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MBA, MD Pharmacology
M.Pharm, B.Pharm
Last updated 29 Aug 2022 | 04:38 PM (IST)
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