Bioactive compounds and health benefits of edible Rumex species - A review

Prakash Mishra, A., Sharifi-Rad, M., Shariati, M.A., Mabkhot, Y.N. and others · Cellular and Molecular Biology · 2018

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Abstract

Edible and medicinal Rumex species (including sorrel) are rich in phenylpropanoids and anthraquinones responsible for anticancer, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-dysenteric, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antihypertensive and anticoagulant properties. This review focuses on preclinical evidence for the efficacy and safety of Rumex species used as traditional foods and herbal remedies.

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How to cite

Prakash Mishra, A., Sharifi-Rad, M., Shariati, M.A., Mabkhot, Y.N. and others (2018) 'Bioactive compounds and health benefits of edible Rumex species - A review', Cellular and Molecular Biology, 64(8), pp. 27-34. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29981688/

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