Indian rhubarb
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-004274
The root of this plant has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. The scientific name is Rheum palmatum or Rheum officinale. Also called Chinese rhubarb, da-huang, rhubarb, and Turkish rhubarb.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-004274 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | Chinese rhubarb; da-huang; rhubarb; Turkish rhubarb |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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