Compound Monograph
Naphthoquinones
A class of naphthalene-based quinone pigments found in pau d'arco with reported antimicrobial activity.
Classification
Naphthoquinones are quinones, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Naphthoquinones are quinones, found in Pau D'Arco.