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Rhein: A Review of Pharmacological Activities
Joint Authors
Zhang, Hong
Xia, Wei
Peng, Cheng
Zhou, Yan-Xi
Yue, Wei
Rahman, Khalid
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Rhein (4, 5-dihydroxyanthraquinone-2-carboxylic acid) is a lipophilic anthraquinone extensively found in medicinal herbs, such as Rheum palmatum L., Cassia tora L., Polygonum multiflorum Thunb., and Aloe barbadensis Miller, 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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhou, Yan-Xi& Xia, Wei& Yue, Wei& Peng, Cheng& Rahman, Khalid& Zhang, Hong. 2015. Rhein: A Review of Pharmacological Activities. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063343
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhou, Yan-Xi…[et al.]. Rhein: A Review of Pharmacological Activities. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063343
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhou, Yan-Xi& Xia, Wei& Yue, Wei& Peng, Cheng& Rahman, Khalid& Zhang, Hong. Rhein: A Review of Pharmacological Activities. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063343
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1063343