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Anthrone glycosides

Phenolics Anthraquinones

Anthranoid laxatives in which an anthrone is bound to sugar; in the gut they release active anthrones that stimulate colonic peristalsis, the stimulant-laxative principles of cascara, senna and related barks. Fresh (unprocessed) anthrones can cause griping and vomiting.

Sources · 3

Where Does It Come From?

Anthrone glycosides are anthraquinones, found in Cascara Sagrada, Frangula and Senna.

Source Cascara Sagrada Frangula purshiana Herb monograph → Source Senna Cassia angustifolia Herb monograph →
Also found in
Frangula Monograph coming soon

Concentration

Content by Source

Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.

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