Emodin-free rhubarb extract

Tier 3 — weak evidence · Digestive · Liver protection · Anti-inflammatory

Rhubarb root extract processed to remove emodin (a potentially hepatotoxic anthraquinone) while retaining beneficial stilbenes and tannins. Traditional use in TCM for constipation and digestive stagnation. Modern emodin-free extracts show hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory effects in preliminary trials. Safer profile than raw rhubarb root supplements which contain unpredictable emodin levels.

Dose: 500–1,000 mg/day emodin-free rhubarb root extract; avoid raw rhubarb root supplements