Revand Chini, also known as Indian Rhubarb, is a powerful medicinal herb that is widely utilised in the Indian Unani school of medicine to treat a variety of health issues.
It is a flowering plant in the Polygonaceae family, also known as the Buckwheat family, with the scientific name Rheum emodi.

This medicinal herb is thought to offer a variety of restorative characteristics, including astringent, absorbent, and mild laxatives that can help with diarrhoea, anorexia, constipation, and bronchitis, to name a few. 

At a height of 4000m, the plant is extensively dispersed throughout the sub-alpine and alpine Himalayas from Kashmir to Sikkim across India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
The stem is tough, green, and has brownish stripes.

The leaves are heart-shaped or roundish with a greenish-red heart-shaped base, and basal leaves can grow up to 60 cm broad. The floral blossoms are rich reddish-purple in colour and grow in densely branching clusters on an inflorescence up to 30 cm long from late spring to summer. It produces purple-colored fruits that are around 1-2 cm long.
The rhizome is sturdy, brown in colour, and has thicker bark, and it is commonly employed in a variety of compositions. 

Chemical Constituents Of Revand Chini:

Several bioactive substances have been identified in Revand Chini, including emodin, emodin-3-monomethyl ether, chrysophanol, aloe-emodin, and rhein. These are found in the free states as quinone, anthrone or dianthroneglycosides. According to phytochemical investigation, Revand Chini includes a high concentration of cinnamic and rheinolic acids, volatile oil, starch, and calcium oxalate. Two important glycoside active principles, sennoside A and B, as well as free anthraquinones, are present and have been linked to a variety of therapeutic advantages.

Uses Of Revand Chini

In Ayurveda, Revand Chini is known as Amlavetasa; the roots of this herb are dried to manufacture ayurvedic formulations. The pungent and bitter taste of root extracts soothes Vata and Kapha but aggravates Pitta. The powdered root is used to clean teeth, treat pimples and acne, and provide other healing benefits. 

Digestive Health:

Revand Chini is widely used to treat digestive issues such as constipation, indigestion, and flatulence. This formulation's potent laxative and purgative properties aid in regularising bowel motions and treating constipation. Furthermore, the Deepan (appealing and digestive stimulant) and Mridu Rechan (moderate laxative) properties of this herb aid in digesting and cure all other gastrointestinal ailments. 

Other Names: Raawand, Raawand Seenee, Revanchini, Rheuchini, Indian Rhubarb, Rhubarb de l’Inde, Emodi-Rhabarber, Ladakirevandchini, Rewandchini, Revandchini, Rewanchini, Revalchini, Rheum emodi Wall, Ladakirevandchini, Rewand, Bekhe Rewas, Revandchini, Rewandchini, Rubarbh, Rubharb, Ravand Chini

Treats Fever

This medicinal herb's root extract has antipyretic properties, which help to reduce fever. While Revand Chini's sour and pungent flavour provides relief from fever. 

Combats Acne

Revand is a powerful herb for treating acne and pigmentation. Topical application of its root powder combined with white chandan helps to fight acne-causing bacteria, clear pores, reduce greasiness, and bring an instant radiance to the skin. 

Cures Worm Infestation

Worm infestation is frequent as a result of poor digestion or a weak digestive fire. Revand Chini is recommended by the traditional Unani system of medicine for removing worms from the stomach and treating worm infestation. Because of its powerful Deepan (appetiser) and Mridu Rechan (moderate laxative) characteristics, this herbal preparation aids digestion and controls bowel motions. 

Revand Chini Dosage

Revand Chini herb is available in a variety of forms, including powder, paste, and capsules. Each type is used to treat a variety of disorders. The proper therapeutic dosage of Revand Chini may differ from person to person depending on the patient's age, appetite effects, severity, and condition. It is best to visit an ayurveda doctor or practitioner, who will assess the patient's symptoms and prescribe an effective dose for a certain time period.