PADAMCHAL (RHEUM NOBILE)
Nepali Name: पदमचाल,
Scientific Name: Rheum Nobile
Hindi Name: पदमचाल, Padamchal
Traditional Uses and Process of Use:
1. Taste and Characteristics:
• Himalayan rhubarb is characterized by its sharp bitter taste.
• It is known for its purgative properties.
2. Medicinal Uses:
• Purgative: Used to promote bowel movements and relieve constipation.
• Astringent Tonic: Acts as a tonic to improve digestion and gastrointestinal health.
• Useful in Tonic Dyspepsia: Beneficial in cases of weak digestion and associated symptoms.
3. Oral Care:
• Powdered Roots for Teeth Cleaning: The powdered roots are utilized for cleaning teeth, contributing to oral hygiene.
4. Wound Healing:
• Quick Healing of Ulcers: Applied for the speedy recovery of ulcers, indicating potential wound-healing properties.
5. Fabric Dyeing:
• Dyeing Fabrics: The herb is employed for dyeing fabrics, suggesting its application in traditional textile practices.
6. Leaf-Stalks as Medicinal and Preservative:
• Cooked Leaf-Stalks as Purgative: Consumption of cooked leaf-stalks serves as a natural purgative.
• Preservative Properties: The leaf-stalks are also known for their preservative qualities, possibly in food or medicinal contexts.
