Fiseha, Ashebir (PhD)Zinaye, Bizuayehu2018-06-162023-11-092018-06-162023-11-092008-07http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/1042The 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.enRumex abyssinicusThesis