Turkey rhubarb root tea (Rheum palmatum L.) Lab-proven Quality and Purity

Turkey rhubarb (Rheum palmatum L.) root tea also known as Chinese rhubarb, Da Huang, Rzewien. Rhubarb root has been used for traditionally by the Chinese for thousands of years. It is documented in the Divine Farmer’s Herb-Root Classic, compiled over 2,700 years ago. During Islamic times, rhubarb was imported along the Silk Road reaching Europe in the 14th century from ports in Aleppo and Smyrna, where it became known as “Turkish Rhubarb.” Russia also became a valued importer of rhubarb. The plant was more expensive than cinnamon, opium or saffron, leading Marco Polo to look for alternate routes. The high price of rhubarb led to efforts for cultivating the plant on closer European soils. The word, “rhubarb” derives from the Ancient Greek “rha” and “barbarum” referring to the plants and the river Volga, where for centuries, it used to grow wild. Medicinal and culinary rhubarb was cultivated in the city of Philadelphia, in the United States as early as 1730. Thomas Jefferson planted R. undulatum at Monticello in 1809, enjoying the leaves as being similar to spinach. Rhubarb root produces a rich brown dye similar to walnut husks and is used in northern areas where walnuts do not grow. Hungry wildlife will dig up the roots in spring to eat

Suggested Use: It can be used for herbal tea. Place the 1-2 teaspoon of ground root in a saucepan (preferably not aluminium), pour on cup of water, place the saucepan lid on, bring to the boil and simmer on a low heat for 30 minutes, strain and drink. Turkey rhubarb has also other uses, research beneficial uses of this herb or consult an Herbalist as to how this product can benefit you.

Contraindications:Intestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel diseases, ulceration of the large intestine, appendicitis, abdominal pain of unknown etiology. Should not be used in children under 12 years of age.

Typical Ingredients: 100% pure Botanical, absolutely nothing added, dried Turkey rhubarb root.

Vegetarian/Vegan Suitability: Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans

Wild grown/Eco cultivated/Organic cultivated/Cultivated: Wild grown

Country of origin: China

Packaging: All products are hand packed in resalable paper bags to ensure maximum freshness

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