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Noble rhubarb (lat. Rheum nobile) - one of the most unusual representatives of the genus Rhubarb. Grows in a limited area, namely in the Himalayas. Also found in Tibet, in the mountains of Afghanistan, India and Nepal. For the first time, the plant became known back in 1885. Typical habitats are rocky placers and mountain slopes.
Characteristics of culture
Noble rhubarb is represented by herbaceous perennials, which in the process of growth reach a height of 1.5-2 m. They are characterized by fleshy and spreading rhizomes, as well as powerful straight stems of red or red-green color. The foliage is quite large. The basal foliage exceeds 20 cm in diameter, it, in turn, is round, obtuse, whole-edged, leathery, rich green, often with red veins, has a rounded or wedge-shaped base, sits on powerful red petioles.
The stem foliage is smaller, drooping, concave, tiled, straw, yellowish or cream colored, while the border is pinkish. It should be noted that the stem foliage somewhat covers large inflorescences. Flowers are formed in huge numbers, they are green, small, collected in dense panicles. Flowering occurs in early - mid-summer, depending on climatic conditions. The fruits are represented by triangular nuts, characterized by wide red wings.
Outwardly, the fruits look very attractive, therefore the plant is often used for decorative purposes. By the way, in Russia this species is grown extremely rarely, because it cannot boast of high frost-resistant properties. It can withstand a short-term drop in temperature in the winter season to -18C. In general, noble rhubarb looks great in small groups in coastal areas and shady corners of the garden with diffused light. It can also be used to create a vertical accent, for example, by planting along garden paths.
Medical use
Like other members of the genus, rhubarb is used in alternative medicine. Most often, the fleshy root of the culture is used for medicinal purposes. It is harvested at the end of summer, usually in August - October. The material is thoroughly cleaned from the ground, cut into small pieces and dried in a well-ventilated area, periodically turning it over. After a while, the cut roots are sent to the dryer and dried at a temperature of 60C.
Dried raw materials are stored in linen or cotton bags in a well-ventilated place for 4-5 years. It should be noted that the smell at the rhubarb root is quite specific, and the taste will not please with sweetness, on the contrary, it is very bitter. But this phenomenon does not at all affect the healing properties. In small doses, it is advised for chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, spastic constipation and bloating. Also, the root of noble rhubarb is recommended as a laxative, it, in turn, irritates the nerve endings of the intestinal walls and, thereby, increases peristalsis.
It is important to remember that noble rhubarb root has a number of contraindications. It is not recommended for cholecystitis, peritonitis, and bleeding in the stomach or esophagus. Do not neglect the dosage of the root. If you overdo it, the root can become the culprit of abdominal pain, severe vomiting and stool breakdown, that is, diarrhea. In no case should the root be consumed by pregnant and lactating women, as well as children. Before including the root of noble rhubarb in treatment, you need to consult a doctor and identify contraindications.
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