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Rhubarb/Pieplant
Botanical Name – Rheum rhaponticum
Family – Buckwheats

Importance

Potent laxative,and purgative traits of this formulation aid in regularizing bowel movements and treating constipation. Further, the Deepan (appetising and digestive stimulating) and Mridu Rechan (mild laxative) nature of this herb helps improve the digestion process and cures all other gastrointestinal problems.

Varieties
Victoria, Cherry,
Mc Donald,
Ruby, Valentino
& Sunrise
Method of Propagation

Root cuttings

Spacing
Between plants
60 –
120 cm;
between
rows 1-2
m
Manures and Fertlizers
Fertilizer mixture of
1:1:1
Cropping and Harvesting
Stalks are
harvested 2
years after
planting, 5-6
stalks per plant
for further
growth.