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[[File:Abrus precatorius W IMG 1578.jpg|thumb|right]]'''Rheum ribes, the Syrian rhubarb or currant-fruited rhubarb, rhubarb-currant,<ref name="int"/> warted-leaved rhubarb, warty-leaved rhubarb, rhubarb of Babilonia ''' is an edible wild rhubarb species in the genus Rheum. It grows between 1000 and 4000 m on dunite rocks, among stones and slopes, and is distributed in the temperate and subtropical regions of the world, chiefly in Western Asia (native to Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia) to Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Syrian rhubarb a partially commercial vegetable collected from the nature in Eastern and Southern Anatolia, Northern Iraq and partly Northwestern Iran in early spring. Rheum ribes is considered as a valuable medicinal species in herbal medicine.==Uses=={{Uses|Heart disease}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Bone problems}}, {{Uses|Alzheimer}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}.

The epithet of species name is derived from the Arabic word rībās (ريباس), referring to the Syrian rhubarb.[6] The Syrian rhubarb is so called probably from the resemblance of its panicle of fruit to bunches of currants, is particularly ornamental by reason of its leaves as well as flowers and fruit==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Leaves}}.

==Chemical Composition==The Syrian rhubarb as hypoglycemic active fraction was found to contain anthraquinone glycosides of aloe emodin, emodin, physcion, and chrysophanol derivatives.<ref name="ornamental rhubarbchemical composition" in horticulture with Rheum officinale./>

== Description Common names== The {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Syrian rhubarb is a dichotomously branched perennial stout herb, up to 1 m tall. Has thick perennial rhizomes, annual large bean-like reddish-green leaves with stalks, edible flower stalks, yellowish small paniculated flowers, three-sided ovate-oblong nut and broad red winged dull brown seeds. Stem solid, warty, leafy below, leafless above. Irano-Turanian Region or Iran-Turan Plant Geography Region element.<ref name="des"/>}}

== Uses Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===

*These plant vitamins A===Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), BKashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), C are seen in abundance. Syrian rhubarb root Ruksha (Rhizoma Rhei ribiDry) is used traditionally to treat diabetes, hemorrhoids, ulcersTikshna (Sharp)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, and diarrhea.Vata*Traditional herbal medicine stem and root dry plant for the treatment of anemia, anorexia, weakness, anxiety, depression and diabetes.<ref name="uses"/>*Rheum ribes is the source of one of the most important crude drugs in West Asiatic regions. ==Prabhava===

== References Habit== {{Habit|Perennial Tree}}<references>==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between}}<ref name="intLeaf"/>[https://books ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.google28–0.co4 in.) long pome|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in/books?idwhich the herb is used== ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=KDRrAAAAMAAJ&q=%22rheum+ribes%22&dq{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. =%22rheum+ribes%22&hl=tr&saHow to plant/cultivate=X&ei=GPS0TPrefers a deep, fertile, moderately heavy, humus rich, moisture retentive, well-7iGdrained soil in sun or semi-r_4QTa1KW5Dg&redir_escshade.<ref name=y The medical formulary of al-Samarqandī and the relation of early Arabic simples "How to those found plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in the indigenous medicine of the Near East areas=={{Commonly seen|At dunite rocks}}, {{Commonly seen|Among stone area}}, {{Commonly seen|Among slopes area}}, {{Commonly seen|Temperate regions}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical regions}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">Cynara humilis and India]Rheum ribes (17331318012).jpgRheum ribes - Işgın 01.jpgRheum ribes - Işgın 05.jpgRheum ribes - Işgın 06.jpg Rheum ribes - Işgın 08.jpg</refgallery> ==References== <references><ref name="deschemical composition">[httphttps://www.vanherbaryumtandfonline.com/doi/full/10.yyu1080/13880200902748478?src=recsys Chemical constituents]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[https://web.eduarchive.trorg/web/flora20131226161459/famgenusturhttp:/polgo/rheumwww.wildflowers-guide.com/index39-agrimony.htm Van Herbaryumuhtml Wayback machine]</ref> <ref name="usesHow to plant/cultivate">Sayyah M, Boostani H, Pakseresht S, Malayeri A[https://www. Efficacy of hydroalcoholic extract of Rheum ribes Lpfaf. in treatment of major depressive disorder. Journal of Medicinal org/user/Plant Research. 2009, 3(8):573-575aspx?LatinName=Rheum+ribes Cultivation details]</ref>

== External Links == * [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311858324_Chemical_Constituents_of_Rheum_ribes_L Chemical Constituents of Rheum ribes L]* [http://temperate.theferns.info/plant/Rheum+ribes Rheum ribes on useful temparate plants]* [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/298292346_Anthraquinones_from_Rheum_ribes_growing_in_Lebanon Anthraquinones from Rheum ribes growing in Lebanon]*[https://enwww.wikipediasciencedirect.orgcom/wikiscience/Rheum_ribes article/pii/S2095496417603443 Rheum ribes - Wikipediaon science direct]