Emodin

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.426.559.847.117.380.625.353 - D02.806.100.353 - D04.615.125.380.625.353

**Synonyms:** - Frangulic Acid - Rheum Emodin - Archin - Frangula Emodin