Rheum
A plant genus of the family POLYGONACEAE. Members contain chrysophanic acid, rhein, EMODIN, and other ANTHRAQUINONES. The roots were formerly used as PURGATIVES.
Also Known As:
Chinese Rhubarb; Da Huang; Rheum officinale; Rheum rhaponticum; Rheum tanguticum; Huang, Da; Rhubarb, Chinese; Rhubarb
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