Rhein: A Review of Pharmacological Activities.

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Zhou YX, Xia W, Yue W, Peng C, Rahman K, Zhang H

Rhein: A Review of Pharmacological Activities.

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:578107. doi: 10.1155/2015/578107. Epub 2015 Jun 22.

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Abstract

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.

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