Turkey Rhubarb Root
(Euonymus atropupureus) stimulates the body systems

Turkey rhubarb root is part of the Turkey Rhubarb, which belongs to the rhubarb family. Rhubarb is a common food amongst many cultures. The turkey rhubarb roots, however, contain special medicinal properties. The root helps stimulate activity in the various body systems.

The plants must be at least six years old before the roots are harvested. Rene Caisse began her essiac work using the domestic rhubarb root, later discovering that the imported variety was more potent and less bitter. However most of the Turkey Rhubarb imported today is irradiated, so that native rhubarb is once again the rhubarb of choice for eight herb essiac. All of the herbs we use to make our essiac are non-irradiated and free of chemicals.

Turkey rhubarb root acts as a remedy that increases the activity of the stomach, liver and bowels by increasing the flow of the digestive juices, including bile. For this reason, this root is often used as a component of many choleretic drugs used for livery and bililary disorders. In small doses it makes an excellent strengthening tonic for the stomach. In larger doses it acts as a laxative, ridding debris from the gut. Rhubarb root's purgative action is useful for cases of constipation; however, it also exerts an astringent effect following this. Therefore, turkey rhubarb root results in a thorough cleansing of the intestines.

Turkey rhubarb root is also used as anti-diarrhea and anti-inflammatory agent, an antioxidant, and a cellular regeneration agent. In those who are underweight due to illness, it tends to stimulate the appetite. Once a healthy appetite is restored, the immune system functions much better, and a person's energy levels soar.

Rhubarb root is rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals. It contains vitamin A, some of the B complex vitamins, and vitamins C, and P. Its mineral content includes calcium, chlorine, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulfur and zinc.

Eight herb essiac tea contains turkey rhubarb root. Taking substances containing turkey rhubarb root is not recommended during pregnancy. Larger-than-recommended doses of essiac tea may cause gastric disturbance, nausea, and diarrhea.

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