RHEUM—RHUBARB
The dried roots of Rheum, of which there are several species.
Habitat.—China and Thibet.
Properties.—When powdered it is of a bright orange-yellow, odor characteristic; taste bitter, astringent; gritty when chewed.
Dose.—As a stomachic—Horses and cattle, 1 to 2 ozs.; sheep, 1 dr.; dogs and cats, 5 to 10 gr.
As a mild purgative—Foals and calves, 1 to 2 dr.; dogs and cats, 1⁄2 to 2 dr.; poultry, 5 to 10 gr., in pill.