Phytochemical Investigation on the Root of Rumex Abyssinicus
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2008-07
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Addis Ababa Universty
Abstract
The n-hexane: ethylacetate (7:3) extract of Rumex abyssinicus afforded two known
anthraquinone, chrysophanol and Emodin. The root of rumex abyssinicus is traditionally
used for the treatment of sexually transmitted disease such as gonorrhea, Lung-TB and
leporsy. Structural determination was accomplished by means of IR, UV, 1D and 2D
NMR.
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Rumex abyssinicus