Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemisty and pharmacological activities of Rumex nervosus

Abstract

The genus Rumex is cosmopolitan plants consisted of about 200 species. Rumex nervosus that is known as nutraceutical plants widely distributed around the world. This review documents fragmented information on the ethnomedicial uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of R. nervosus. The review articles are carried out by searching in PubMed, Google scholar and Google search up to December 2020. R. vernosus is traditionally used to treat eye disease, headache, teaniacapitis, haemorrhoids, dysentery, stomach-ache, diarrhoea, pharyngitis, arthritis, eczema, abscess and gynecological disorders. Secondary metabolites such as anthraquinones, naphthalenes, flavonoids, stilbenoids, triterpenes, carotenoids, and phenolic acids have been identified for this herb. The extracts of R. nervosus exhibited a wide range of pharmacological effects including antimicrobial, anti -inflammatory, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, anticoccidial and antileishimanial activities. These pharmacological studies have established a scientific basis for therapeutic uses of R. nervosus.

Effects of Rumex nervosus leaf powder supplementation on carcasses compositions, small intestine dimensions, breasts color quality, economic feasibility in broiler chickens

“…Overall, the addition of RN (1–5 g/kg) improved carcass characteristics in the present study. Many studies have shown that Rumex nervosus or its derivatives, such as gallic acid, have potent antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticoccidial effects on broilers ( Ahmadi and Shahri, 2020 ; Gemechu et al, 2021 ; Qaid et al, 2021b ). In addition, Qaid et al (2021b) identified gallic acid and 11 active compounds when RNLP was analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry ( GC-MS ), and they found that gallic acid was the major constituent identified in RNLP extracts based on high-performance liquid chromatography analysis.…”

“…Some studies on the use of medicinal plants containing gallic acid and other bioactive derivatives in poultry feed show promising results in promoting growth performance, increasing feed efficiency, and improving carcass characteristics and meat quality ( Biswas et al, 2023 ; Vlaicu et al, 2023 ), whereas studies with Rumex nervosus are very limited. Rumex nervosus , as a traditional medicinal shrub belonging to the Polygonaceae family and distributed in Arab and African countries, contains gallic acid and has numerous biological activities ( Al-Sunafi, 2016 ; Aati et al, 2019 ; Gemechu et al, 2021 ; Al-Farhan et al, 2022 ; Al-Garadi et al, 2022 ; Boukhary et al, 2023 ). Regardless of extracts or powders, Rumex nervosus leaf powder ( RNLP ) have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory ( Al-Quraishy et al, 2020 ; Qasem et al, 2020 ), anticoccidial ( Qasem et al, 2020 ; Qaid et al, 2021b ), and antimicrobial properties ( Al-Garadi et al, 2022 ), as well as improves the productive performance of broilers ( Al-Quraishy et al, 2020 ; Azzam et al, 2020 ).…”

“…In terms of feed conversion efficiency and economic feasibility, there is inadequate or no proof to support the use of this shrub as a growth promoter in broiler feeding. Therefore, the study suggests the use of Rumex nervosus as a supplementary feed for broilers to enhance flock health, productivity, and net profit attributed to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and free radical scavenging properties ( Gemechu et al, 2021 ). The present study attempted to fill knowledge gaps regarding the inclusion of RNLP in broiler diets and its economic feasibility.…”

The ethnomedicinal evidences pertaining to traditional medicinal herbs used in the treatment of respiratory illnesses and disorders in Saudi Arabia: A review

“…Many classes of phytochemicals such as flavonoids, steroids and tannins was isolated from this plant. Medicinally significant chemicals such as catechin, luteolin, quercetin, and apigenin were discovered among the isolated compounds ( Nigussie, 2020 , Gemechu et al, 2021 ).…”