Rhubarb Les Vergers Boiron

A herbaceous plant from the Polygonaceae family. Cultivated and used in Asia since ancient times, it was then used as a tonic and laxative remedy. Its leaves are toxic, only the stalks (petioles) are eaten raw or cooked. It has only been cultivated in Europe since the sixteenth century and it was only consumed two centuries later for its gastronomic value. Based on specifications drawn up with our trusted partners, the fruits are meticulously sorted, pitted, destalked and hulled.