s where the astringent action of Rhubarb Root is important. The astringent, tannin acid, comes after the purgative actions and does a thorough wash of the colon. Removing any left over pockets of fecal matterorinfectious bacteria. Rhubarb Root has a purgative action for us in the treatment of constipation, but also has an astringent effect following this. It therefore has a truly cleansing action upon the gut, removing debris and then astringing with antiseptic properties as well.
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