Rumex abyssinicus acs publications american chemical society. Effect of rumex abyssinicus on preneoplastic lesions in. Ligand binding free energies with adaptive water networks. More than 8000 different phenolic compounds have been characterized. Overexpression of cox2 is thought to be an early event in colon carcinogenesis and the development of other epithelial tumors. It is in flower from june to july, and the seeds ripen in august. Evaluation of wound healing and antiinflammatory activity of the. Rumex abyssinicus jacq polygonaceae is widely used in ethiopia for treatment of. Plants profile for rumex hastatulus heartwing sorrel.
It is in flower from may to june, and the seeds ripen from july to august. However, for simplification of the keys and descriptions, the whole functional pedicel including pseudopedicel is referred. Phytochemical investigation of rumex abyssinicus has led to the isolation of nine compounds. Oct 15, 2015 cancer as a multistage process can be reversed or blocked by using chemopreventive agents. Rumex abyssinicus is perennial herb, which grows up to 3 m tall, with thick, fleshy rhizome. It is a widely spread medicinal plant in the highlands of tropical africa and is a common weed of cultivated lands or disturbed grounds ranging from north africa to ethiopia hedberg, 2000. Root limenew abate1 and birhanu ayalew2 1department of chemistry, faculty of natural and computational science, debre tabor university, ethiopia. Assessment of total content of secondary metabolites, in vitro free radical scavenging potential and peroxide value on different solvent extracts of rumex abyssinicus jacq. During our search for new inhibitors of cholinesterase enzymes from natural sources, the ethyl acetate etoac extract of rumex abyssinicus jacq was identified as a dual cholinesterase inhibitor. To study the dye ability of silk under different conditions with these dyes. Evaluation of the in vitro efficacy of artemisia annua. Evaluation of wound healing and antiinflammatory activity of. The attribute crispus means curled, which alludes to the curly and wavy leaves of this species, as does the common name curled dock. The anthraquinone glycosides in rumex lend the plant its mild.
Rumex abyssinicus as well as rumex nervosus of the roots tested for anthelmintic activities. Polygonaceae is a widely spread medicinal plant used traditionally to treat a variety of diseases, including hypertension. Evaluation of invitro anthelmintic activities of brassica. Rumex abyssinicus in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The edible leaves and stems are gathered from the wild for local use. In the present study, the herbal rumex abyssinicus mekmeko roots, which were shade dried at room temperature and powdered was investigated for its effectiveness in the preservation of goat skins. The aim of this study was to investigate which solvent fractions of the 80%. Rumex abyssinicus wikispecies, free species directory. Mar 26, 2015 rumex species are traditionally used for the treatment of neurological disorders including headache, migraine, depression, paralysis etc. Don crude methanolic extract, subsequent fractions, saponins and flavonoids for acetylcholinestrase. Computational methods to calculate ligand binding affinities are increasing in popularity, due to improvements in simulation algorithms, computational resources, and easytouse software. Herein, we aimed at evaluating the in vitro effect of alcoholic extracts of artemisia annua amr, rumex abyssinicus rma, and catha edulis forsk cef on proliferationviability of 21n1 astrocytoma, mcf7 breast cancer, thp1 leukemia, and lncap, du145, and pc3 prostate cancer cells and on rumex abyssinicus the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total.
Effect of rumex abyssinicus on preneoplastic lesions in dimethylhydrazine induced colon carcinogenesis in rats. Polygonaceae native to tropical africa and is often used in african traditional medicine for various purposes including treating jaundice. Rumex species are traditionally used for the treatment of neurological disorders including headache, migraine, depression, paralysis etc. Bioprospecting potential of rumex abyssinicus for access. Perfectly alright in small quantities, the leaves should not be eaten in large amounts since the oxalic acid can lockup other nutrients in the food, especially calcium. The arabian peninsula is recognized as an arid area dominated by deserts and poor biodiversity. Rumex abyssinicus, and catha edulis forsk extracts in cancer and trypanosoma brucei. Sorrel will be ready for harvest 60 days after sowing. The effects of the extracts on urine volume and urinary electrolyte concentration were assessed for a period of 5 h. Media in category rumex abyssinicus the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Previous study confirmed the diuretic effect of the aqueous and 80% methanol crude extracts of the plant, of which the 80% methanol extract produced a better diuresis. The genus name rumex refers to a noun meaning acid. Polygonaceae native to tropical africa and is often used in african traditional medicine for various.
Rumex abyssinicus jacq polygonaceae is a large annual herb up to 4 m high. To dye silk with dyes extracted from different parts of local plant. Pdf natural products have extensively contributed toward the. Members of this genus are very common perennial herbs with a native almost worldwide distribution, and introduced species growing in the few places whe. It is also known as abyssinian spinach, azedinha brava portuguese, chika swahili, dock. Colon cancer chemoprevention has been widely investigated using cyclooxygenase inhibitors and many other chemicals of synthetic or natural origin. The docks and sorrels, genus rumex, are a genus of about 200 species of annual, biennial, and perennial herbs in the buckwheat family, polygonaceae. Many secondary metabolites derived from rumex extracts exhibited potent activities against a panel of phytopathogens including those of phytophthora spp.
It is also known as abyssinian spinach, azedinha brava. Oct 01, 2016 in the present study, the herbal rumex abyssinicus mekmeko roots, which were shade dried at room temperature and powdered was investigated for its effectiveness in the preservation of goat skins. To study the fastness properties of these dyes on silk fabric. Anthraquinone glycosides emodin, tannins, oxalates oxalic acid high in leaf, vo, iron and other minerals medicinal actions. It is used to preserve food, as antibacterial and antifungal agent 14. It is widespread throughout ethiopia at altitudes between 1200 and 3300 m. Polygonaceae in iran solmaz shahla 1, ali asghar maassoumi 2, seyed mohammad mahdi hamdi 3, iraj mehregan 1, taher nejadsattari 1 1department of biology, science and research branch, islamic azad university, tehran, iran 2research institute of forests and rangelands, tehran, iran. Evaluation of the diuretic activity and phytochemical.
In order to reveal the relationship of rumex species we used fruit morphological characters including valve and achene features. This study describes the application of automated preparativehplc combined with a rapid offline bacterial bioassay, using reduction of a tetrazolium salt as an indicator of bacterial metabolism. Lectotype of rumex usambarensis dammer dammer family polygonaceae. Pdf background cancer as a multistage process can be reversed or blocked by using chemopreventive agents. Traditional use of ethnomedicinal native plants in the. Rumex abyssinicus is a species of flowering plant in the family polygonaceae, native to tropical africa, including madagascar. Rumex abyssinicus jacq polygonaceae is a perennial herb, up to 34 m tall. All the values were found to be statistically significant with p value of 0. Members of this genus are very common perennial herbs with a native almost worldwide distribution, and introduced species growing in the few places where the genus is not native. However, the kingdom of saudi arabia henceforth abbreviated into ksa has a wide range of flora, consisting of different species of trees, herbs, and shrubs and containing numerous edible and medicinal plants. Evaluation of the in vitro efficacy of artemisia annua, rumex. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by wind. Read rumex abyssinicus mekmeko ethiopian plant material for preservation of goat skins. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
First off, yellow dock root stimulates bile production, which helps digestion, particularly of fats. General information spinach rhubarb is a large, very stout, herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 4 metres tall. Discovery of helminthosporin, an anthraquinone isolated. Herein, we aimed at evaluating the in vitro effect of alcoholic extracts of artemisia annua amr, rumex abyssinicus rma, and catha edulis forsk cef on proliferationviability of 21n1 astrocytoma, mcf7 breast cancer, thp1 leukemia, and lncap, du145, and pc3 prostate cancer cells and on. The ksa is characterized by its vast area of diverse geographical landscapes and.
In addition, extracts of rumex abyssinicus and other rumex species have shown antitumor activity against different cancer cell lines 17, 18, 19. Rumex abyssinicus jacq as a dual cholinesterase inhibitor. In addition, extracts of rumex abyssinicus and other rumex species have shown antitumor activity against different cancer cell lines 1719. Traditionally, yellow dock root has been thought to be a blood purifier and general detoxifier, especially for the liver. In rumex the distal part of a functional pedicel below the articulation with a true pedicel is formed by the narrowed connate basal parts of the outer tepals also known as a stipelike hypanthium base or pseudopedicel.
Rumex abyssinicus jacq polygonaceae is widely used in ethiopia for. The diuretic and analgesic activities of extracts of rumex abyssinicus were evaluated in mice. Cancer as a multistage process can be reversed or blocked by using chemopreventive agents. Approach for cleaner leather manufacture, journal of cleaner production on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at. Abstract the genus rumex with about 23 species is one of the most important species of the family polygonaceae in iran. Approach for cleaner leather manufacture, journal of cleaner production on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. Evaluation of wound healing and antiinflammatory activity. Polygonaceae is widely distributed worldwide, and its many species have nutritional and medicinal properties. This particular study was carried out to assess the colon cancer chemopreventive effect of hydromethanol extract of rumex abyssinicus rhizome on rats. Plant extracts are complex matrices and, although crude extracts are widely in use, purified compounds are pivotal in drug discovery. Antioxidant and anticholinesterase investigations of rumex. Several species have been scientifically validated for antioxidant and anticholinestrase potentials. It is believed that inflammation is intimately linked to carcinogenesis. The efficacy of this new preservation method was assessed at.
Assessment of total content of secondary metabolites, in. Pdf discovery of helminthosporin, an anthraquinone isolated. Rumex abyssinicus jacq and rumex nervosus vahl polygonaceae is a large annual herb up to 4m high, leaves usually sagittate, inflorescence much branched, leafless panicle, nut light brown. Acetosa abyssinica, rumex abyssinica, rumex schimperi spanish rhubarb dock is a perennial. However, issues can arise in relative ligand binding free energy simulations if the ligands considered have different active site water networks, as simulations are typically performed with a predetermined. Mga pakli ha kaarangay nga rumex an mga nasunod nga 200 ka mga pakli aada hini nga kaarangay, tikang hin 269 nga kabugosan. Sep 30, 2015 rumex abyssinicus jacq polygonaceae is widely used in ethiopia for treatment of wound and other diseases. Acetic acidinduced writhing and hotplate tests were employed to study the analgesic effect of the extract. Pdf anthraquinones and flavanols isolated from the. The efficacy of this new preservation method was assessed at different curing period for a month.
The triterpenoids which are isolated from the rumex japonicus shows rat. Click on a place name to get a complete protected plant list for that location. Herein, we aimed at evaluating the in vitro effect of alcoholic extracts of artemisia annua amr, rumex abyssinicus rma, and catha edulis forsk cef on proliferationviability of 21n1 astrocytoma, mcf7 breast cancer, thp1 leukemia, and lncap, du145, and pc3 prostate. The supporting information is available free of charge at. Herein, we aimed at evaluating the in vitro effect of alcoholic extracts of artemisia annua amr, rumex abyssinicus rma, and catha edulis forsk cef on proliferationviability of 21n1 astrocytoma, mcf7 breast cancer, thp1 leukemia, and lncap, du145, and pc3 prostate cancer. Rumex abyssinicus mekmeko ethiopian plant material for.
Tonic, lymphatic, astringent, cooling, alterative, bitter, hepatic, cholagogue, laxative, cathartic medicinal use. There are concerns about using synthetic phenolic antioxidants such as butylated hydroxytoluene bht and butylated hydroxyanisole bha as food additives because of the reported negative effects on human health. Study on medicinal uses of persicaria and rumex species of. For more multimedia, look at rumex abyssinicus on wikimedia commons. Habitat and distribution rumex abyssinicus is widely spread in the highlands of tropical africa. This approach enabled the identification of fractions from. Among the three plants ocimum basilicum showed a potent anthelmintic activity with least paralysis time and death time, whereas rumex abyssinicus extracts showed an intermediate activity and brassica nigra has taken long time for death of worms. Native to ethiopia and tropical africa, it has ivylike, green to reddish leaves and tiny green flowers. Isolation, characterization and antibacterial activities evaluation of rumex abyssinicus rootbark extracts zelalem ga1 and dula de2 1department of material science and engineering, national taiwan university of science and technology, taipei, taiwan 2department of chemistry, nekemte college of teacher education, nekemte, ethiopia corresponding author. The herb, properly known as rumex crispus, supports detoxification from a few angles. Its local amharic name is mekmako ermias dagne, 2009.
Thus, a replacement of these synthetics by antioxidant extractions from various foods has been proposed. Sorrel is grown for its tangy, slightlysour tasting arrowshaped. Sorrel is a coolseason perennial often grown as an annual. Polygonaceae native to tropical africa and is often used in african traditional. Thus, this work was initiated to investigate the wound healing and antiinflammatory activities of 80 % methanol. In ethiopia, it has been traditionally used for management of hypertension, inflammatory and painful conditions 8. The triterpenoids which are isolated from the rumex japonicus shows rat lens aldose reductase inhibitory.
Although reports are available in the literature on some of the claimed activities, nothing has so far been reported about the wound healing activity of r. Rumex abyssinicus is a species of flowering plant in the family polygonaceae, native to tropical. The current drugs against sleeping sickness are derived from cancer chemotherapeutic approaches. Discovery of helminthosporin, an anthraquinone isolated from. Following overnight fasting with free access to water, the basal. Chemopreventive effect of hydro methanol rumex abyssinicus rhizome extract on the. Rumex abyssinicus jacq polygonaceae is widely used in ethiopia for treatment of wound and other diseases. Research article evaluation of anthelmintic activities of. Evaluation of the diuretic and analgesic activities of the. Assessment of total content of secondary metabolites, in vitro free. Notes on taxonomy and nomenclature top of page the latin name rumex crispus was given by linnaeus and appears to be the only name used in modern literature. Oct 01, 2016 read rumex abyssinicus mekmeko ethiopian plant material for preservation of goat skins. Leafsegments linear, acute, the central one 34 times as long as the lateral, 8 in.
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