Turkey Rhubarb - Rheum palmatum

Turkey Rhubarb Digestive Tea Turkey Rhubarb - Rheum palmatum Origin: Turkey Used part: Rhizome Description: Scientific name Rheum palmatum, rhubarb is an edible plant that originates in Asia. The part used is its rhizomes and stem that is thick and has a reddish color. Also known as rhubarb of China, rhubarb palmate and rhubarb of the field, the plant has large leaves, between 30 and 40 cm in length, and the flowers of the plant vary in coloration between yellowish-red and whitish-green, appearing always during the summer. The stalk is used for medicinal purposes as well as for food, and the leaves should not be consumed due to the high concentration of oxalic acid that is corrosive and nephrotoxic. Health benefits: This plant exerts great influences in the human organism, mainly as far as the digestive system is concerned. This is because the Chinese barbiturates act to prevent gastric atony and constipation. Thus, the plant is considered a purgative. Problems like gingivitis, pharyng