(Rheum spp.)
Planet: Venus
Element: Earth
Energies: Love, protection
Magical uses:
Rhubarb is native to China, where it is still used in medicinal herbalism.
All parts of the plant are poisonous save for the red stalks. Rhubarb is a love food. The zingy taste ensures zingy, exciting relationships
if rhubarb is prepared with visualization. Rhubarb or rhubarb/strawberry pie is one of the ultimate love foods. The addition of sugar (necessary if rhubarb is to be enjoyed) seals the loving qualities of this Venusian vegetable. A wedge of rhubarb pie makes an excellent protective dessert