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Emodin

Purgative anthraquinone found in several plants, especially RHAMNUS PURSHIANA. It was formerly used as a laxative, but is now used mainly as a tool in toxicity studies.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.847.117.380.625.353, D02.806.100.353, D04.615.125.380.625.353

MeSH Unique ID: D004642

Registry Number: KA46RNI6HN

Entry Terms:

  • Frangulic Acid
  • Rheum Emodin
  • Emodin, Rheum
  • Archin
  • Frangula Emodin
  • Emodin, Frangula
  • Casanthranol
  • Peristim

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