Rheum lhasaense
Rheum lhasaense, commonly known as Tibetan rhubarb, is a precious medicinal herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned in traditional medicine, its rhizomes are harvested for their potent purgative and detoxifying properties, playing a vital role in treating digestive ailments and regulating bodily heat effectively.
- Scientific name: Rheum lhasaense
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Rheum lhasaense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Polygonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Rheum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rheum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Rheum lhasaense, possesses a very specific and localized geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the high-altitude regions of East Asia. Specifically, its natural habitat is located within the borders of China. Within this country, the species is endemic to the Tibet Autonomous Region. Consequently, its occurrence is restricted to these unique mountainous environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rheum lhasaense has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PG, gnetin C, maximol A, pallidol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PG | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gnetin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maximol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pallidol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rheum lhasaense has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cognitive dysfunction, cognitive impairment.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cognitive dysfunction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive impairment | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |