PADAMCHAL (RHEUM AUSTRALE)
Nepali Name: पदमचाल, Padamchal
Scientific Name: Rheum australe
Hindi Name: रेभन्द चिनी Revand-chini
Traditional Uses and Process of Use:
• Padamchal, also known as Himalayan Rhubarb, possesses a sharp and bitter taste.
• Acts as a purgative, aiding in bowel movements.
• Functions as an astringent tonic, promoting the contraction of tissues and useful in tonic dyspepsia (indigestion).
• 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.
