Toothed Dock (Rumex dentatus) – Deciphering its Medicinal Realm

Abstract

Background: Rumex dentatus (toothed dock) has been extensively utilized in traditional medicine across the world for treating various diseases. Different parts of the plants have been used for centuries in treatment of wide range of diseases.

Methodology: This review organizes and analyzes current scientific findings related to its phytochemical constituents and therapeutic properties. Literature was collected primarily through Google Scholar, with access to articles from PubMed, Science Direct, and Research Gate. Most studies reviewed involved the extraction of plant which used for the phytochemical screening and biological assays. These effects have been demonstrated through various in vitro (laboratory-based) and in vivo (animal model) studies.