Question: what is the difference between indian rhubarb and turkey rhubarb?
Answer: Indian Versus Turkish Rhubarb Root. ... The ESSIAC formula only uses Indian Rhubarb Root. ESSIAC does not use Turkey Rhubarb root because it is not part of the original formula. Indian Rhubarb Root is native to North America and is at least 5 times more expensive to buy than Turkey Rhubarb root which originated in China.