Rhubarb

The roots of the plant, which can be yellow, green and red, are quite large. Rhubarb, which is used for medicinal purposes in different cultures, is also called rhubarb among the public and is a very useful plant when used in the right proportion.

Season and storage of rhubarb

Rhubarb, which grows spontaneously in nature, grows in meadows and mountainous places. It blooms in spring and is collected until the beginning of summer. Rhubarb herb can be found in bunches in public markets and greengrocers between May and June. The root of the rhubarb plant is removed in the autumn months. The root parts of rhubarb consumed while the stem parts are fresh can be stored for a long time. The roots removed from the soil are cleaned between October and November. The cleaned roots are cut into small pieces and dried in a dry and sunny environment or on the stove. After drying, it is stored whole or powdered in a jar.

How to consume rhubarb?

Rhubarb is consumed as jam and marmalade in Turkish cuisine. It is used with apples when making jam and marmalade. Rhubarb, especially added to cakes and pies, is also consumed raw. The plant, whose stems are peeled, salted and eaten, is used to make ice cream in Anatolia. Rhubarb, which is used as a vegetable in different regions, is also cooked as food. In addition, rhubarb, which is used in salad making, is also pickled. Rhubarb root is consumed for medicinal purposes. Syrup is made from rhubarb root, which is generally prepared as tea. Rhubarb root, which is ground and turned into powder, is used in skin care, like goosefoot.

What are the benefits of rhubarb?

-Rhubarb herb, when used in the right proportion, stops diarrhea and is good for abdominal pain. It facilitates digestion when taken in small amounts. It passes stomach and intestinal gases. When rhubarb is consumed in excess, it causes diarrhea and cleans the intestines.

-Rhubarb tea increases appetite when consumed before meals.

-Rhubarb, which is rich in vitamin C like sorrel, strengthens the body.

-Rhubarb root juice lowers blood sugar when boiled and drunk.

-The powder obtained from rhubarb root is used in skin care, especially when mixed with yoghurt and applied on acne and reduces brown spots.