Chinese rhubarb
Rheum officinale
Its emodin blocks an enzyme the bacterium needs, confirmed by a solved crystal structure.
Da Huang大黃Traditional Chinese medicine
Given as a strong purgative to move the bowels and clear accumulated heat.
Source: Miao H et al. Drug Des Devel Ther 2025;19:9457-9480. doi:10.2147/DDDT.S557114 (Shen Nong's Herbal Classic)
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What the evidence shows
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Rheum officinale cuts the leakage from dying brain cells by more than 85% in irradiated rat neurons, pulling DNA fragmentation down with it.
In a registered US university trial, rhubarb extract alone protected kidney function.
Where it appears
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- Force Field (Genomic Radioprotection)
- Galectin Inhibitor (Fibrotic Scar Tissue Restraint)
- Helico (Gastric Colonization Defense)
- Lipolytic (Stored-Fat Mobilization)