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Rumex hydrolapathum

Rumex hydrolapathum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Rumex hydrolapathum, scientifically known as Rumex hydrolapathum, is a perennial herb widely recognized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Commonly called Yellow Dock, this plant thrives in moist habitats. Its roots are highly valued for their cooling, astringent, and detoxifying properties, playing a vital role in treating various digestive and skin ailments.

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Native range
Europe
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rumex hydrolapathum

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
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Rumex hydrolapathum has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-stearoylglycerol, 2-Methoxystypandrone, CATECHIN, Chrysophanol, Chrysophanol 8-O-glucoside.

Chemicals reported in Rumex hydrolapathum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1-stearoylglycerol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2-Methoxystypandrone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CATECHIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chrysophanol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chrysophanol 8-O-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Citreorosein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isokaempferide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Musizin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Physcion 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Piceid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1-stearoylglycerol

  1. Fitoterapia

2-Methoxystypandrone

  1. Fitoterapia

CATECHIN

  1. Fitoterapia

Chrysophanol

  1. Fitoterapia

Chrysophanol 8-O-glucoside

  1. Fitoterapia

Citreorosein

  1. Fitoterapia

Isokaempferide

  1. Fitoterapia

Musizin

  1. Fitoterapia

Physcion

  1. Fitoterapia

Piceid

  1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Rumex hydrolapathum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Activities reported in Rumex hydrolapathum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Fitoterapia

Medicinal Uses

Rumex hydrolapathum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysentery, enteritis.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
dysentery Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
enteritis Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆