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rhubarb — Definition

Ravent / rhubarb
Ravent is a herbal drug known for the effect of dried root and rheum officinale plant, derived from Rheum palmatum or Rheum officinale. Thanks to its antrakinon derivatives, it makes it easy to stool by increasing peristaltic movements in the thick intestine. It can also be used in low dosages in diarrhea due to its inflaming and antiinflaming properties. It is often preferred for short-term treatment of constipation in the clinic.
Turkish
🇹🇷 Ravent
English
🇬🇧 rhubarb
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❓ What is Ravent?
Ravent; ravent is a herbal drug known for the effect of dried root and rheum officinale plant, derived from Rheum palmatum or Rheum officinale. Thanks to its antrakinon derivatives, it makes it easy to stool by increasing peristaltic movements in the thick intestine. It can also be used in low dosages in diarrhea due to its inflaming and antiinflaming properties. It is often preferred for short-term treatment of constipation in the clinic.
❓ What is rhubarb in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "rhubarb" is Ravent.
❓ Which medical field is Ravent related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.