Alizarin

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Primary anthraquinone responsible for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and potential antitumor activity; also the historically important red dye molecule

Anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; calcium chelation

Research Notes

MadderWestern

Primary anthraquinone with documented anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity. Investigated for potential antitumor properties in vitro.

ManjisthaAyurvedic

Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Calcium-chelating properties — potential concern with bone if excessive.

Found In 2 Herbs

Madder

Western

Manjistha

Ayurvedic

3D Molecular Structure

Anthraquinone

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Alizarin

AnthraquinoneBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Anthraquinone)

Anthraquinones (emodin, chrysophanol, physcion)(1)Anthraquinones (emodin, chrysophanol)(1)Chrysophanol(1)Damnacanthal(1)Morindone(1)Munjistin(1)Purpurin(2)Rhein(4)Rubiadin(2)

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