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Turkish Rhubarb

Turkish RhubarbDo you want a plant that has medicinal benefits, can be used in cooking and also looks great in your garden? Well, look no further than Turkish Rhubarb.

Turkish Rhubarb, also known as Himalayan Rhubarb or Chinese Rhubarb, boasts powerful medicinal properties due to certain organic and potent compounds.

Read on to find out more about Turkish Rhubarb and how it can optimise your health.

What Is Turkish Rhubarb?

Turkish Rhubarb (Rheum Palmatum) is native to western China, Northern Tibet and Mongolia. Widely used throughout history in Chinese Traditional Medicine, this humble plant was one of the most commonly traded items along the silk road.1

Cultivated today in Asia and many European countries, Turkish Rhubarb can be used as an astringent, laxative and antibacterial agent and more.

What are the Health Benefits of Turkish Rhubarb?

The vitamins, compounds, tannins and various fatty acids found in Turkish Rhubarb make this herb a potential cure for many diseases. Following are the main health-related benefits of Turkish Rhubarb: 

  • Digestive System Normalisation

    Turkish Rhubarb is a purging agent and can be used to eradicate harmful bacteria from the gut and cleanse the colon. It can be used to treat diarrhea. This property means that Turkish Rhubarb promotes weight loss due to its ability to mobilise fats by reducing their absorption via the intestines.2
  • Diabetes Control

    Turkish Rhubarb contains emodin, a bioactive component used to treat and lower glucose levels. Studies have shown that individuals experienced a significant reduction in the levels of blood glucose when taking supplements containing Turkish Rhubarb.3
  • Lowers Cholesterol

    Turkish Rhubarb is high in dietary fibre, which helps in lowering “bad cholesterol.”

    When used regularly, Turkish Rhubarb can help prevent atherosclerosis and significantly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.4
  • Improves Skin Health

    The Turkish Rhubarb plant is rich in astringent and antibacterial compounds. Therefore, making its use an effective remedy for various skin conditions. Research has found that Turkish Rhubarb helps prevent bleeding, so can be used to treat various minor injuries. Also, it can be used to treat dermatosis.5

    The antioxidant properties of Turkish Rhubarb help with skin roughness and increases hydration. Some studies reveal that Turkish Rhubarb can also be used for skin whitening.6
  • Regulates Women’s Health

    Turkish Rhubarb has powerful anti-inflammatory properties from the tannins and anthraquinones it contains. Also, it’s helpful with bleeding, which means it’s fantastic and widely used to help women during menstruation by easing cramps and controlling excessive bleeding.7

    Moreover, according to some studies, perimenopausal women taking Turkish Rhubarb experienced a significant decrease in the severity and frequency of menopausal symptoms.8
  • Lowers the Risk of Cancer

    The tannins and anthraquinones found in Turkish Rhubarb also have antioxidant properties and help to fight free radicals.9 They are known to have anti-cancer properties, avert the growth of cancerous cells, and prevent metastasis. Studies found that emodin, found in Turkish Rhubarb, can kill cancer cells and can prevent the progression of cancers.10
  • Helps With Bowel Movements and Constipation

    Turkish Rhubarb is widely taken to relieve constipation, diarrhoea and improve bowel movements. Due to its bioactive constituents, the plant is used alone or in combination with other herbs to treat the symptoms of constipation and diarrhea.11
  • Improves Intestinal Bleeding.

    Turkish Rhubarb has been clinically used to treat gastrointestinal bleeding. Some studies found that the additional use of Turkish Rhubarb powder, in conjunction with conventional treatment, to treat intestinal bleeding, resulted in a better therapeutic effect. Other studies found that taking Turkish Rhubarb may reduce curative time and increase the recovery rate of gastrointestinal bleeding.12

Is Turkish Rhubarb Safe?

Excessive use of Turkish Rhubarb may lead to laxative dependence, vertigo and liver problems. As with any natural remedies, consult your doctor or health professional before using Turkish Rhubarb.

With a range of health benefits, it’s time you unlock your wellness with Turkish Rhubarb.

Properties

  • Anti-Bacterial2
  • Anti-Inflammatory2
  • Antioxidant2
  • Astringent5,6
  • Cancer Prevention9,10
  • Cholesterol4
  • Constipation2
  • Diabetes / Blood Sugar3
  • Diarrhea2
  • Digestive Function2
  • Laxative7
  • Menopause8
  • Menstrual Bleeding Reduction7
  • Menstrual Cramps7
  • Skin Issues5,6
  • Weight Loss / Management2

References

  1. https://www.studmed.ru/blinova-kf-i-dr-red-botaniko-farmakognosticheskiy-slovar-sprav-posobie_86cbccbc97c.html
  2. Liu Y, Sun M, Yao H, Liu Y, Gao R. Herbal Medicine for the Treatment of Obesity: An Overview of Scientific Evidence from 2007 to 2017. Evid-Based Complement Altern Med ECAM. 2017;2017. doi:10.1155/2017/8943059
  3. Subramoniam A. Plants with Anti-Diabetes Mellitus Properties. CRC Press; 2016.
  4. Hamzeh S, Farokhi F, Heydari R, Manaffar R. Renoprotective effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Rheum ribes root in diabetic female rats. Avicenna J Phytomedicine. 2014;4(6):392-401.
  5. Bartram T. Bartram’s Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. Hachette UK; 2013.
  6. Kemper KJ. Rhubarb root (Rheum officinale or R. palmatum). 1999:16.
  7. Vollmer G, Papke A, Zierau O. Treatment of menopausal symptoms by an extract from the roots of rhapontic rhubarb: the role of estrogen receptors. Chin Med. 2010;5:7. doi:10.1186/1749-8546-5-7
  8. Hajirahimkhan A, Dietz BM, Bolton JL. Botanical modulation of menopausal symptoms: Mechanisms of action? Planta Med. 2013;79(7):538-553. doi:10.1055/s-0032-1328187
  9. El‐Saied MA, Sobeh M, Abdo W, et al. Rheum palmatum root extract inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma in rats treated with diethylnitrosamine. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2018;70(6):821-829. doi:10.1111/jphp.12899
  10. Nho KJ, Chun JM, Lee AY, Kim HK. Anti-metastatic effects of Rheum Palmatum L. extract in human MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol. 2015;40(1):30-38. doi:10.1016/j.etap.2015.05.006
  11. Jong M-S, Hwang S-J, Chen Y-C, Chen T-J, Chen F-J, Chen F-P. Prescriptions of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Constipation Under the National Health Insurance in Taiwan. J Chin Med Assoc. 2010;73(7):375-383. doi:10.1016/S1726-4901(10)70081-2
  12. Cao Y-J, Pu Z-J, Tang Y-P, et al. Advances in bio-active constituents, pharmacology and clinical applications of rhubarb. Chin Med. 2017;12. doi:10.1186/s13020-017-0158-5