Botanical Name - Rheum palmatum Other Names - Indian rhubarb, Chinese rhubarb, da huang Origin - China Flavor Profile - Bitter due to anthraquinone compounds. When prepared as tea, flavor is enhanced when combined with ginger, peppermint or other aromatic herbs. Culinary Usages - May be prepared as tea, alone or in combination with other herbs. Cosmetic Usages - Infuse in alcohol or witch hazel to make topical ointments and liniments. Turkey rhubarb is an Asian relative of the spring vegetable most Americans are familiar with. As some of its common names imply, this larger variety is native to China, where it has been used for centuries. Turkey rhubarb is also widely cultivated elsewhere for its root, which contains a number of tannins, flavonoids and anthraquinone compounds, including aloe-emodin. Precautions - This herb is not recommended for people with a history of arthritis or gout. Disclaimer - While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Website. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer. Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. * Due to the nature of natural ingredients, physical attributes may differ from lot to lot (color, taste, etc). Please consult with a representative for more information on current lot. Stone Creek Health Essentials will not accept returns on ingredients that are more than 30 days old or that have been unsealed. Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product due to differences in monitors, product batch/lot and etc. Please contact a Stone Creek Health Essentials representative with any questions. We're here to help.
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