Emodine

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

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Term in naturopathy for 1,8-dihydroxy derivatives of anthraquinones with laxative effect. S.a. Aloe-Emodin.
Examples of substances from the emodin group:

  • Aloe-Emodin (see below Aloe)
  • Rhine
  • Rheumatoid (Frangula)Emodin
  • Dantron

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

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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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