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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum or Rheum officinale), known as Dà Huáng in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of use in East Asian herbal medicine. In TCM, it is primarily valued for its purgative and detoxifying properties and is often prescribed to "clear heat," "drain fire," and eliminate toxins from the body. When it comes to colds accompanied by fever, Chinese Rhubarb is sometimes included in multi-herb formulas aimed at reducing internal heat and supporting the body's natural defenses. The rationale is that fever is interpreted as "excess heat" or "fire" in TCM, and herbs like Dà Huáng are believed to help expel this pathogenic heat. While this use is well-anchored in TCM tradition, there is limited scientific evidence to support the efficacy of Chinese Rhubarb for treating colds with fever specifically. Most available research focuses on its effects as a laxative, anti-inflammatory, or hepatoprotective agent, rather than its utility in addressing viral respiratory infections or fevers. A few laboratory studies have indicated that some compounds in rhubarb may possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but these findings have not translated into robust clinical evidence for treating colds or fever. Thus, its use for this purpose remains traditional, with only modest support from modern biomedical research.

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