A critical review on Nepal Dock (Rumex nepalensis): A tropical herb with immense medicinal importance

Rumex nepalensis Spreng. (Polygonaceae) commonly known as Nepal Dock has wide-spectrum therapeutic potencies and is extensively used for centuries in traditional medicine systems. The leaves of this plant are edible and a rich source of natural antioxidants. They act as a possible food supplement an...

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Published in:	Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
Main Authors:	Samrin Shaikh, Varsha Shriram, Amrita Srivastav, Pranoti Barve, Vinay Kumar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Subjects:	rumex nepalensis phytochemical constituents antioxidant activity purgative antiproliferative activity anti-inflammatory activity anti-diabetic activity
Online Access:	http://www.apjtm.org/article.asp?issn=1995-7645;year=2018;volume=11;issue=7;spage=405;epage=414;aulast=Shaikh

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