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].

What are the synonyms of Revand Chini?

Rheum emodi, Reucini, Revanci, Virecaka, Vayaphala badabada, Rabarb, Ruparp, Amlavetasa

What is the source of Revand Chini?

Plant Based

Benefits of Revand Chini

How effective is Revand Chini?

Insufficient evidence

Constipation, Diarrhea, Fatty liver disease, Gonorrhea, High cholesterol, Indigestion, Obesity, Periodontitis, Piles

Precautions when using Revand Chini

Advice from Experts

Ayurvedic View

Consult your doctor before taking Revand chini if you have chronic diarrhea .

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].

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

1
Beecher HK.Herbs That Heal Natural Remedies For Good Health.Orient Paperbacks.1990.
2
WebMD.rhubarb: Uses, Side effects, Doses, Interactions [Internet].Atlanta [last updated in 2016].
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-214/rhubarb
3
Akhtar MS, Amin M, Ahmad M, et al. Hepatoprotective Effect of Rheum emodi Roots (Revand chini) and Akseer-e-Jigar Against Paracetamol-induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats.Ethnobotanical Leaf. 2009;13:310-315.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/revand.htm

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