Indian Rhubarb

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Description

Indian Rhubarb is a species of Rhubarb. The roots contain an antitumor substance called emodin.

 

Botanical Name

 Rheum palmatum

 Rhubarb is from the Buckwheat (Polygonaceae family).

Part Used

 Root/Rhizome 

Health Benefits of Indian Rhubarb

Immune System

 Indian Rhubarb may exert anti-tumor activity against some types of Cancer:  [1]

 However, some test results have conflicting conclusions that refute the ability of Indian Rhubarb to influence Cancer.

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