Rheum webbianum

Ethnobotanical Studies

Ladakh, Trans-Himalayan Region, India

Uses: Roots are used against indigestion and abdominal diseases, Stem is used to treat boils and wounds, Leaves are used against gastritis and as laxative and astringent.

DOI:: 10.3390/biology10090827
PubMed:: 34571704

Studies

Studies on the ameliorative potential of Rheum webbianum rhizome extracts on 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH) induced colorectal cancer and associated hepatic and haematological abnormalities in swiss albino rats.

Summary

Researchers studied the traditional plant Rheum webbianum Royle for its potential medicinal uses. It shows promise in treating cancer, controlling gastrointestinal issues, reducing inflammation, and preventing fibrosis. However, its effectiveness in treating colorectal cancer needs further investigation.

Cancer Gastroenterology

Khaja UM et al (2024).; J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118652
PubMed:: 39097213

Medicinal plants traditionally used in the health care practices by the indigenous communities of the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, India.

Batool Z, Singh K and Gairola S (2023).; J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116837
PubMed:: 37355080

Keeping Healthy in Your Skin-Plants and Fungi Used by Indigenous Himalayan Communities to Treat Dermatological Ailments.

Dermatology

Haq SM et al (2023).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants12071575
PubMed:: 37050200

Nutritional and mineral analysis of the ultimate wild food plants of Lotkuh, Chitral, the Eastern Hindukush Pakistan.

Ullah H and Badshah L (2023).; Heliyon.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14449
PubMed:: 36950657

Predicting habitat suitability and niche dynamics of Dactylorhiza hatagirea and Rheum webbianum in the Himalaya under projected climate change.

Wani IA et al (2022).; Sci Rep.
DOI:: 10.1038/s41598-022-16837-5
PubMed:: 35915126

Reproductive Biology of Rheum webbianum Royle, a Vulnerable Medicinal Herb From Alpines of North-Western Himalaya.

Wani IA et al (2022).; Front Plant Sci.
DOI:: 10.3389/fpls.2022.699645
PubMed:: 35251069

Correction: Ecological assessment and environmental niche modelling of Himalayan rhubarb (Rheum webbianum Royle) in northwest Himalaya.

PLOS ONE Staff et al (2021).; PLoS One.
DOI:: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261100
PubMed:: 34855910

Ecological assessment and environmental niche modelling of Himalayan rhubarb (Rheum webbianum Royle) in northwest Himalaya.

Wani IA et al (2021).; PLoS One.
DOI:: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259345
PubMed:: 34793481