Anthraquinones (emodin, chrysophanol)

In vitro

Anthraquinone

Mechanism of Action

Stimulant laxative compounds; present at lower levels than in Rheum palmatum

Research Notes

Monk's RhubarbWestern

Accounts for the 'very gently and safely' purgative quality Culpeper describes.

Found In 1 Herb

Monk's Rhubarb

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Anthraquinone

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Anthraquinones (emodin, chrysophanol)

AnthraquinoneBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Anthraquinone)

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

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