Rhubarb Root Extract

Latin Name: Rheum palmatum L.

Chinese Name: Da Huang

Family: Polygonaceae

Part of the Plant Used: Root and stem

Active Ingredients: Emodin

Product Specification:

Emodin 20%,50%,80%,98% , 10% Anthaquivone (HPLC),4:1,10:1

Different specs of Rhubarb Extracts available

Product Introduction:

Rhubarb Extract from the rhizome & root of Rheum palmatum plants which are cultivated, harvested & processed according to traditional Chinese methods. To assure optimal extraction of Rhubarb's bioactive compounds, the rootstock is harvested in late autumn or early spring, is deprived of its crown, rootlets & outer bark, is carefully slow-dried, and is then thoroughly extracted.

Physiological Functions:

To assure optimal extraction of Rhubarb's bioactive compounds, the rootstock is hand-harvested from plants that are 6 to 10 years old, is deprived of it's crown, lateral rootlets & outer bark, is carefully slow-dried, and is then thoroughly extracted.