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Rheum ribes, a perennial plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family, is native to regions including Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Pakistan, Palestine, Transcaucasus, and Turkey. Rheum ribes (Latin: Rheum ribes, family Polygonaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Rheum ribes is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Rheum ribes is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Rheum ribes is a member of the Polygonaceae family native to AFG, IRN, IRQ, LBS, PAK, and PAL. Rheum ribes thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist but well-draining soil that is medium or heavy (clay).
Rheum ribes grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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