Rhubarb Leaves Breathing, Vomiting, Weakness, Seizures, Coma, Most people only think about rhubarb in terms of pies, crisps or crumbles, but there is much more to rhubarb than dessert.
This hardy, sour plant (rhubarb isn't exactly a fruit or a vegetable -- it's the stem of a perennial plant) originated in Eastern Europe where it was enjoyed by the Germanics and has been used for medicinal purposes by the Chinese since 2700 B.C., according to the Washington Rhubarb Growers Association.Rhubarb, which once grew along the banks of the ancient Volga River, literally means "barbarians of the Volga River," and is also another word for a serious disagreement.
But there's no need to fret over this unique edible plant ... it's healthy, tasty and incredibly easy to cook with (and grow!).
Rhubarb: The Nutritional Up and Comer
When it comes to health, rhubarb can spar with the best of them, rivaling blueberries and pomegranates for sheer nutrient power.
In the UK, celebrity chefs have popularized this ancient plant, making it one of the most "fashionable" foods to eat -- and driving up sales by the double-digits.
Why? Aside from its delightfully unique flavor, rhubarb is packed with fiber, vitamin C, calcium and potassium and is very low in calories (100 grams has just seven calories). Historically, rhubarb was used to treat intestinal problems and today has been touted as a remedy for high cholesterol and hot flashes.Just be sure you are enjoying the stalk of the plant -- NOT the leaves. Rhubarb leaves are quite poisonous, and if eaten can cause weakness, vomiting, difficulty breathing, eye and stomach pain, diarrhea, coma, seizures, red-colored urine, kidney stones and burning in the mouth and throat. If you have accidentally eaten leaves from a rhubarb plant, get help immediately.
How to Grow Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a perennial plant, which means that if you plant it once, it will come back year after year for a decade or more. Though it can be grown in all climates, rhubarb does best in areas that have at least a couple of cold months, and where the ground freezes over in the winter.
Plant the rhubarb roots (they're rarely grown from seed) in early spring, about three feet apart and in an area that you won't need to disturb. Rhubarb likes sunny spots (but can tolerate some shade) and well-drained soil. Keep it watered during the growing season and you'll have tasty rhubarb right in your own backyard (but wait to harvest the stalks until the second year to make sure the plant is established).
What to do with all that rhubarb? Try these delicious and healthy treats.
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