What is Rhei Rhizoma or Rhubarb?

Botanical Name: Rheum palmatum

Common Names: Rhubarb, Chinese rhubarb, Indian rhubarb, Turkish rhubarb

Rhei rhizoma is a medicinal plant commonly known as rhubarb. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in various parts of the world.

Rhei rhizoma has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to treat constipation, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal disorders. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.