Article written by Coleanse Pills. Native to the Western China and the adjacent region, Chinese Rhubarb roots and underground stem have been used to make herbal medicinal preparations especially to treat digestive issues. This is why colon function improving supplement, Coleanse use Rhubarb in its product.

Belonging to the buckwheat family, the commonly called Chinese Rhubarb has many names and according to available information hails from Western China and adjacent countries in the region. Its root and underground stem have been used for herbal medicinal purposes for centuries. In China Rhubarb have been using in many herbal medicinal preparations. It is more prominent in preparations to treat digestive issues including constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, stomach pain, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and others. When used it alone, Rhubarb helps with easy bowel movement without having to strain. Stems are used in food preparations such as pies and to add flavor to dishes. Dried and powdered roots are used in many herbal preparations including Coleanse Diet. More recent discoveries indicate that Rhubarb may help with reducing risk of certain cancers, works as an anti-oxidant and as an anti-allergy activist. Its dietary fiber is known to reduce bad cholesterol in the blood.