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Glossary: Anthraquinone
 


Definition
A yellow crystalline powder that is insoluble in water and used chiefly in the manufacture of dyes.

Topics Related To Anthraquinone
BuckthornAs A Treatment
"...Function; Reasons For Use The active components are anthraquinone glycosides including frangulin and emodin compounds..."

Cleavers

As A Treatment
"...Galiosin, an anthraquinone glycoside, other glycosides may be the major constituents of cleavers..."

Susceptibility To Miscarriages

Recommendation against Senna
"Anthraquinone laxatives such as aloe, buckthorn, cascara sagrada, docks, meadow saffron and senna stimulate smooth muscles, including the uterus, possibly causing miscarriage..."





Last updated: Aug 15, 2009


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