Piper Longum vs Rheum officinale

One of the three pungent herbs of Trikatu in Ayurveda; used to kindle digestive fire, enhance bioavailability of other herbs, treat respiratory disorders, and as a liver tonic.

Classic TCM herb (Da Huang) for constipation, liver conditions, and as anti-inflammatory; stronger than culinary rhubarb.

Piperine, Piperlonguminine, Sesamin, Methyl piperine

emodin, rhein, aloe-emodin, anthraquinones, tannins, stilbenoids

Digestive stimulant and appetizer, Respiratory disorders and asthma, Liver tonic and hepatoprotective

constipation, liver conditions, inflammation, infections, diarrhea (small dose)

Bioavailability enhancer for other herbs, Respiratory support, Anti-inflammatory

laxative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective

1-3g powder or 250mg extract twice daily

1-3g dried root for laxative; 0.5-1g for digestive tonic

Avoid in gastric ulcer, Use cautiously in high pitta conditions

pregnancy, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction, kidney disease

GI burning sensation, Increased appetite

diarrhea, electrolyte imbalance, GI cramping, kidney stones with excess