Rumex obtusifolius

Common Names: bitter dock

Ethnobotanical Studies

Güce district, north-eastern Turkey

Uses: dyspepsia, inappetence, constipation, dysmenorrhea, stomach disorder, abscess

DOI:: 10.1016/j.pld.2022.03.005
PubMed:: 36540712

Boreal Forest, Canada

Uses: Injuries

DOI:: 10.1186/1746-4269-8-7
PubMed:: 22289509

Ecuador

Uses: Pain relief (joints, head, throat), and to cure skin inflammation and bruises; anti-inflammatory.

DOI:: 10.3390/plants11121590
PubMed:: 35736741

Studies

A diverse diet increases animal growth performance and carcass yield of grazing lambs.

Beck MR et al (2024).; Transl Anim Sci.
DOI:: 10.1093/tas/txae103
PubMed:: 39077106

5-fluorouracil and Rumex obtusifolius extract combination trigger A549 cancer cell apoptosis: uncovering PI3K/Akt inhibition by in vitro and in silico approaches.

Summary

Study examined the anticancer effects of Rumex obtusifolius (RO) extract and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) on lung cancer cells. Results show reduced inflammation, increased apoptosis, and potential therapeutic benefits with minimal side effects.

Cancer

Ginovyan M et al (2024).; Sci Rep.
DOI:: 10.1038/s41598-024-65816-5
PubMed:: 38918540

Synergistic effects of grass competition and insect herbivory on the weed Rumex obtusifolius in an inundative biocontrol approach.

Klötzli J et al (2023).; Sci Rep.
DOI:: 10.1038/s41598-023-45609-y
PubMed:: 37898617

Storage on Maternal Plants Affects Temperature Requirements during Germination in Rumex obtusifolius.

Bhatt A et al (2023).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants12132403
PubMed:: 37446964

Can the soil seed bank of Rumex obtusifolius in productive grasslands be explained by management and soil properties?

Suter M et al (2023).; PLoS One.
DOI:: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286760
PubMed:: 37267389

Copper accumulation in five weed species commonly found in the understory vegetation of Mediterranean vineyards.

Mattiello A et al (2023).; Environ Pollut.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121675
PubMed:: 37085100

Anti-cancer effect of Rumex obtusifolius in combination with arginase/nitric oxide synthase inhibitors via downregulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and polyamine synthesis.

Immunology

Ginovyan M et al (2023).; Int J Biochem Cell Biol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.biocel.2023.106396
PubMed:: 36918141

Molecular evidence for natural hybridization between Rumex crispus and R. obtusifolius (Polygonaceae) in Korea.

Bhandari GS and Park CW (2022).; Sci Rep.
DOI:: 10.1038/s41598-022-09292-9
PubMed:: 35361815

Effects of indirect plant-plant interaction via root exudate on growth and leaf chemical contents in Rumex obtusifolius.

Ohsaki H and Yamawo A (2022).; Plant Signal Behav.
DOI:: 10.1080/15592324.2022.2050628
PubMed:: 35318884

10.

Food habits of indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica) (Kerr 1792), in district Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Khan MB et al (2021).; Braz J Biol.
DOI:: 10.1590/1519-6984.243063
PubMed:: 34287526

11.

Beetle grazing reduces natural infection of Rumex obtusifolius by fungal pathogens.

Review

Hatcher PE and Paul ND (2000).; New Phytol.
DOI:: 10.1046/j.1469-8137.2000.00646.x
PubMed:: 33862967

12.

Restoration management of cattle resting place in mountain grassland.

Kassahun T et al (2021).; PLoS One.
DOI:: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249445
PubMed:: 33793653

13.

Evaluation of the Effects of Rumex obtusifolius Seed and Leaf Extracts Against Acanthamoeba: An in vitro Study.

Nayeri T et al (2021).; Infect Disord Drug Targets.
DOI:: 10.2174/1871526520666200422111044
PubMed:: 32321413

14.

Phytochemical Screening and Detection of Antibacterial Components from Crude Extracts of Some Armenian Herbs Using TLC-Bioautographic Technique.

Phytochemistry

Ginovyan M et al (2020).; Curr Microbiol.
DOI:: 10.1007/s00284-020-01929-0
PubMed:: 32107627

15.

Variation in Phenolic Compounds Content and Antioxidant Activity of Different Plant Organs from Rumex crispus L. and Rumex obtusifolius L. at Different Growth Stages.

Phytochemistry

Feduraev P et al (2019).; Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/antiox8070237
PubMed:: 31340505

16.

Anti-Candida and antioxidant activities of hydroalcohlic extract of Rumex obtusifolius leaves.

Bineshian F et al (2019).; Pak J Pharm Sci.
PubMed:: 31278700

17.

Alternative Hosts of Cercospora beticola in Field Surveys and Inoculation Trials.

Genetics

Knight NL et al (2019).; Plant Dis.
DOI:: 10.1094/PDIS-01-19-0229-RE
PubMed:: 31242133

18.

Novel approach to combat antibiotic resistance: evaluation of some Armenian herb crude extracts for their antibiotic modulatory and antiviral properties.

Antimicrobial

Ginovyan M and Trchounian A (2019).; J Appl Microbiol.
DOI:: 10.1111/jam.14335
PubMed:: 31136046

19.

Evaluation of metabolic changes in oxalate-rich plant Rumex obtusifolius L. caused by ion beam irradiation.

Miyagi A et al (2018).; Plant Physiol Biochem.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2017.11.001
PubMed:: 29172104

20.

Hybridization between alien species Rumex obtusifolius and closely related native vulnerable species R. longifolius in a mountain tourist destination.

Takahashi K and Hanyu M (2015).; Sci Rep.
DOI:: 10.1038/srep13898
PubMed:: 26354180

21.

Characterization of glucosylceramides in the Polygonaceae, Rumex obtusifolius L. injurious weed.

Watanabe M et al (2011).; Biosci Biotechnol Biochem.
PubMed:: 21597180

22.

alpha-Picoline from Rumex obtusifolius L.

WILKINSON S et al (1958).; Nature.
PubMed:: 13517253