What Is Indian Rhubarb Root?
Indian rhubarb root, also called Turkey rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum or Rheum officinale), is a plant in the buckwheat family. It is important to distinguish it from the common garden rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) used in pies and cooking — they are different species.
Botanical Characteristics
- A species of rhubarb native to Asia, not the culinary garden variety.
- Also referred to as Turkey rhubarb or Chinese rhubarb.
- The root is the part used in herbal preparations.
- Distinct from garden rhubarb grown for its edible stalks.
Indian Rhubarb Root in Essiac Tea
Indian rhubarb root is one of the four traditional herbs in the original Essiac formula. NutriNoche includes it in its five-herb ready-to-drink blend, brewed in Ultra Purified Water.
Why It's Included
Indian rhubarb root has a history of use in traditional herbal preparations. In Essiac tea, it contributes to the overall botanical profile of the blend. NutriNoche does not make medical claims about Indian rhubarb root's effects.
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