Rhubarb is a plant with both practical and mystical significance, valued for its physical, protective, and spiritual properties. It serves as a reminder to care for one's physical body by promoting healthy habits such as proper nutrition, exercise, and rest. In folk magic, rhubarb is believed to have protective and purifying qualities; it is used in rituals to ward off negative energy, cleanse spaces, enhance intuition, and foster love and fidelity. Associated with the element of fire, rhubarb is also believed to bring passion, creativity, and determination. Although its leaves are toxic, the stalks are safe and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.