Rhubarb
is a herb, used widely in conventional treatments; also this plant is the first
source of Emodin. This Emodin is a potential anti-inflammatory and anti-canceragent; it successfully induces- down regulation of cancer inducing genes and
apoptosis. Modification of Emodin and its derivatives successfully increase
various cellular pathways like NF κβ, ROS, MAPK signalling pathway. These
derivatives are also used in Alzheimer’s disease by inhibiting proteases and
microtubule – associated proteins. The properties of Emodin proved to be a
promising solution for many health complications in human.
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