Anthraquinones (emodin, chrysophanol, physcion)

In vitro

Anthraquinone

Mechanism of Action

Primary laxative constituents; stimulate peristalsis and increase intestinal secretion

Research Notes

Round-Leaved DockWestern

Responsible for the purgative action described by Culpeper; confirmed mechanism in pharmacological studies.

Found In 1 Herb

Round-Leaved Dock

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Anthraquinone

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Anthraquinones (emodin, chrysophanol, physcion)

AnthraquinoneBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Anthraquinone)

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

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