Monk’s Rhubarb
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Botanical Name |
Rumex pseudoalpinus |
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Family |
Dock |
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Habitat |
Meadows |
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Description |
Rhizomatous perennial up to 2m Basal leaves to 50cm; broad heart shaped long stalked, wavy margins. Stem leaves narrower Flowers: June-August |
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Native to |
C and S Europe |
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Constituents |
Anthraquinones, essential oil, tannin |
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Respiratory |
Coughs, bronchitis |
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Digestive |
Diarrhoea |