Rumex hydrolapathum
Rumex hydrolapathum, commonly known as Great Water Dock, is a perennial herb thriving in marshy habitats. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant cooling, astringent, and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used to treat digestive ailments and skin inflammations, this plant serves as a valuable natural remedy in various herbal formulations.
- Scientific name: Rumex hydrolapathum
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Europe
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. Specifically, its presence can be documented throughout the country of Denmark. It also grows naturally across the landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, the species is found within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical range extends to the northern reaches of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rumex hydrolapathum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include condensed tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rumex hydrolapathum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rumex hydrolapathum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysentery, enteritis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |