Rhein: A Review of Pharmacological Activities
Autor: | Wei Xia, Hong Zhang, Wei Yue, Khalid Rahman, Cheng Peng, Yan-Xi Zhou |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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Zdroj: | Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Vol 2015 (2015) Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : eCAM |
ISSN: | 1741-4288 1741-427X |
Popis: | Rhein (4, 5-dihydroxyanthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid) is a lipophilic anthraquinone extensively found in medicinal herbs, such asRheum palmatumL.,Cassia toraL.,Polygonum multiflorumThunb., andAloe barbadensisMiller, which have been used medicinally in China for more than 1,000 years. Its biological activities related to human health are being explored actively. Emerging evidence suggests that rhein has many pharmacological effects, including hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities. The present review provides a comprehensive summary and analysis of the pharmacological properties of rhein, supporting the potential uses of rhein as a medicinal agent. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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