PADAMCHAL (RHEUM AUSTRALE)

 

PADAMCHAL (RHEUM AUSTRALE)  

Nepali Name: पदमचाल, Padamchal

Scientific Name: Rheum australe

Hindi Name: रेभन्द चिनी   Revand-chini

Traditional Uses and Process of Use:

1. Taste and Texture:

• Padamchal, also known as Himalayan Rhubarb, possesses a sharp and bitter taste.

2. Medicinal Properties:

• Acts as a purgative, aiding in bowel movements.

• Functions as an astringent tonic, promoting the contraction of tissues and useful in tonic dyspepsia (indigestion).

3. Oral Health Benefits:

• The powdered roots of Padamchal are employed for cleaning teeth.

4. Wound Healing:

• Utilized for the quick healing of ulcers due to its therapeutic properties.

5. Fabric Dyeing:

• The roots are employed in the dyeing process for fabrics.

6. Leaf-Stalks Uses:

• Cooked leaf-stalks serve as a purgative, aiding in cleansing the digestive system.

• They also act as a preservative, possibly due to antimicrobial properties.