Rheum khorasanicum
Rheum khorasanicum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Rheum khorasanicum, scientifically known as Rheum khorasanicum, is a perennial herb highly valued in traditional medicine. Native to high-altitude regions, its roots contain potent anthraquinones. Renowned for their purgative and anti-inflammatory properties, these medicinal roots are essential in various herbal formulations used to support digestive health and detoxification.
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rheum khorasanicumSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Polygonaceae and the genus Rheum. As a member of the Rheum genus, Rheum khorasanicum represents a specific medicinal species within this taxonomic hierarchy.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Rheum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Rheum khorasanicum, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is native to the mountainous landscapes of Iran. Because it is endemic to this particular area, it is not found growing wild in other parts of the world. Consequently, its ecological niche is strictly tied to the unique environmental conditions of the Iranian highlands.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Rheum khorasanicum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
Chemicals
Rheum khorasanicum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ANTHRAQUINONE, Flavonoid, Flavonoids, Stilbenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ANTHRAQUINONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stilbenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ANTHRAQUINONE
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
Flavonoid
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
Flavonoids
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
Stilbenes
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
Activities
Rheum khorasanicum has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
Antioxidant
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
Cytotoxic
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| hydroalcoholic extract | Annales pharmaceutiques francaises (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroalcoholic root extract | Annales pharmaceutiques francaises (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |