Open AccessThe Review of Chemistry, Pharmacology and Processing Method of Rhubarb (Rheum species)
Author(s) -
Jiasong He,
Liang Wang,
Hongwei Guo,
Hui Zhao,
Jiachen Sun
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of food bioactives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2637-8779
pISSN - 2637-8752
DOI - 10.31665/jfb.2019.8205
Subject(s) - rheum (plant) , chemistry , traditional medicine , nutraceutical , anthraquinone , chemical constituents , blood circulation , polygonaceae , botany , chromatography , medicine , biology , food science , organic chemistry , alternative medicine , pathology
Rhubarb is one of the Chinese traditional medicines. About ninety-four compounds with five different types of skeletons (anthraquinone, anthrones, stilbenes, flavonoids and acylglucosides) have been isolated from rhubarb so far. These constituents are effective in purgative, clearing heat-fire, removing toxic materials from the body, cooling blood and promoting blood circulation. Recent studies have shown that the appropriate processing methods may directly impact on its nutraceutical activities and chemical compositions. Here, we summarize the update progress in the chemical compositions, pharmacological activities and processing methods of rhubarb.