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Revand Chini

Revand Chini
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, Diarrhoea, Fatty liver disease, Gonorrhea, High cholesterol ABC, Indigestionasdf, Obesity, Periodontitis, Piles

Precautions when using Revand Chini

Advice from Experts
ayurvedic
Ayurvedic View
Consult your doctor before taking Revand chini if you have chronic diarrhea .
ayurvedic
Ayurvedic View
Avoid Revand Chini if you have Irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, and appendicitis due to its Virechana(purgative) property.
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Avoid taking Revand Chini is you have kidney diseases[2].
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Avoid taking Revand Chini if you ever had Kidney stones[2].
ayurvedic
Ayurvedic View
Avoid Revand chini if you have high uric acid, Renal problem and gouty arthritis because it contains oxalic acid.
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Avoid consuming Revand Chini if you have Liver related problems, as it may become worse[2].
Breastfeeding
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Avoid Revand Chini during Breastfeeding.
Moderate Medicine Interaction
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Revand Chini may interact with Digoxin. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with Digoxin[2].
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Revand Chini may interact with antibiotics. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with antibiotics[2].
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Revand Chini may interact with NSAIDS. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with NSAIDS[2].
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Revand Chini may interact with Diuretic. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with Diuretic[2].
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Revand Chini may interact with Anticoagulants. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with Anticoagulants[2].
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Revand Chini may interact with Laxatives. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with Laxatives[2].
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Revand Chini may interact with Corticosteroids. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while taking Revand Chini with Corticosteroids[2].
Pregnancy
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Avoid Revand Chini during pregnancy.

Recommended Dosage of Revand Chini

  • Revand Chini Powder - 4-8 pinch twice a day.
  • Revand Chini Capsule - 1-2 capsules 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

Precautions when using Revand Chini

Advice from Experts
ayurvedic
Ayurvedic View
Use Revand Chini(Indian Rhubarb) root paste or powder with rose water or honey because it has Ushna(hot) potency.

Recommended Dosage of Revand Chini

  • Revand Chini Powder - ½ - 1 teaspoon or as per your requirement.

How to use Revand Chini

1. Revand Chini Fresh Root Paste
a. Take ½ - 1 teaspoon of Revand chini root paste.
b. Add rose water to it.
c. Apply on the piles mass after passing stool.
d. Use this remedy twice a day to get rid of Piles.

2. Revand Chini Powder
a. Take ½ - 1 teaspoon of Revand chini powder
b. Add rose water or honey to it.
c. Apply on wound and leave it
d. Use this remedy 2-3 times a week to get quick healing.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What are the chemical constituents of Revand Chini?

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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?

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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. Bakhru HK.Herbs That Heal Natural Remedies For Good Health.Orient Paperbacks.1990.",https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-214/rhubarb
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