Rumex nepalensis var. nepalensis
Rumex nepalensis var. nepalensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Rumex nepalenensis var. nepalenensis, is a perennial herb indigenous to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat gastrointestinal issues, inflammation, and skin ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rumex nepalensis var. nepalensisDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is noted in Albania, Greece, and Italy. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. Beyond the European continent, the species extends its range into West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, it has been documented growing within the borders of Burundi.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Rumex nepalensis var. nepalensis 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Preparations
Rumex nepalensis var. nepalensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 80% ethanolic extracts of the leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 80% ethanolic extracts of the leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
80% ethanolic extracts of the leaves
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology