Unveiling the cancer-fighting potential of Rheum species (Rhubarb): Phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology, and mechanistic insights into the anticancer effects of key anthraquinones

Background: Rhubarb (Rheum spp.) has been cultivated for over 5,000 years for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Renowned in traditional and modern medicine, it offers a range of therapeutic benefits. The rhizome of rhubarb, recognized as a significant medicinal plant, was first documented as ear...

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Main Authors: Umer Majeed Khaja, Chirag Chopra, Amit Sehgal, Reena Singh, Showkat Ahmad Ganie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-08-01
Series:Phytomedicine Plus
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667031325001022
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