Emodine

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 25.04.2024

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Definition
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Term used in naturopathy for 1,8-dihydroxy derivatives of anthraquinones with a laxative effect. See also aloe-emodin.
Examples of substances from the emodin group:

  • Aloe-emodin (see below Aloe)
  • Rhine
  • Rheum-(Frangula)Emodin
  • Dantron

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Incoming links (7)

Aloe barbadensis; Anthracene; Anthracene; Frangulae cortex; Rhamni cathartici fructus; Rhamni purshinae cortex; Rhei radix;

Outgoing links (2)

Anthraquinones; Rhine;

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Last updated on: 25.04.2024

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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