Rhubarb's Details & Specifications

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Botanical Name :  Rheumemodi Wall.
Hindi Name :  Hindirevandchini (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Rhubarb
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Category

:  Purgative
 
 

Source

Rhizomes :  Fresh and dried
Root :  Dried
N/A :  N/A
 
 

Family

:  Polygonaceae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries :- Bhutan Burma France India Nepal
 
 

Identification

Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Rhubarb
Taste :  N/A
Size :  Ranging from 2-20 cm. in length and 1.5-8 cm. in diameter. Outer surface longitudinally wrinkled, furrowed or ridged, some pieces showing transverse wrinkles or annulations.
Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :  Not more than 9.0 %
 
 

Chemical Constituents

Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :- Emodin Chrysophanic acid Resin Starch Mucilage (4.8-6.5%) Cathartic acid (3.2-3.5%)
 
Minor
In minor proportion this drug contains fat and free chrysophanic acid soluble in petroleum ether 0.3-0.4 per cent
 
 

Storage

To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions :- Air tight containers protection from light Protection from moisture