Japanese Knotweed
Reynoutria japonica
Plant Family
Polygonaceae
Pictured: Japanese Knotweed
Knotweed / buckwheat family
Herbs with swollen leaf-node sheaths (ochreae); many are anthraquinone-rich laxatives or astringents.
3 Herbs // 7 Constituents // 6 Notable Members
Overview
The Knotweed / Buckwheat Family
Herbs with swollen leaf-node sheaths (ochreae); many are anthraquinone-rich laxatives or astringents.
Materia Medica
Herbs in This Family
The 3 monographs in the database whose Polygonaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.
Phytochemistry
Characteristic Chemistry
Compounds recorded in two or more of the 3 herbs above — the chemistry this family holds in common, grouped by class. A further 16 appear in only one member and are listed on that herb's own page.
Phenolics 7
- Aloe-Emodin 3
- Emodin 3
- Physcion 3
- Chrysophanol 2
- Citreorosein 2
- Emodin-8-O-glucoside 2
- Rhein 2
Beyond the Database
Also in This Family
Notable members without a monograph yet.
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