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Rheum emodi
Is a leafy perennial herb, streaked green. Radical leaves, orbicular or broadly ovate, cordate at base, often long, 5 to 7 nerved papilose beneath. Petiole long and stout. Inflorescence panicles, flower dark purple, sepals 5,stamens 6to 9,overy 2to 4, fruit long, ovoid-oblong, purple.
It is found in Astore, Nagar, Nalter, Ishkomen, mostly rocky and sandy places where moisture remain for long time.
The root are astringent, tonic and purgative .the tuber is pungent, bitter, alexiteric, emmenagogue , diuretic ;reported to be useful in biliousness, chronic bronchitis asthma, sore eyes and bruises.
Roots are used to chronic constipation. The tuber is used in biliousness, sore eyes and fever. It is also used as blood purifier.