Phytochemical investigation and potential pharmacologically active compounds of Rumex nepalensis: an appraisal

Abstract Background Rumex nepalensis , a widely known traditional medicinal plant and is used as the source of medicines human diet in various communities. Currently, phytochemical investigation pharmacological studies R. are significant research interest. Therefore, current review mainly focused on applications Main body Various secondary metabolites like emodin, endocrocin, chrysophanol, neopodin, physcion, torachrysone, aloesin, catechin, quercetin, resveratrol, their derivatives were isolated from root aerial parts plant. Both compounds extracts reported to have activities such anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-plasmodial Conclusions Different ethnomedicinal importance. one potential sources pharmacologically active compounds. In future can play vital role for preparation modern drugs. Graphical abstract