Aloe emodin in the context of Natural phenol

Aloe emodin in the context of Natural phenol

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⭐ Core Definition: Aloe emodin

Aloe emodin (1,8-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)anthraquinone) is an anthraquinone and an isomer of emodin present in aloe latex, an exudate from the aloe plant. It has a strong stimulant-laxative action. Aloe emodin is not carcinogenic when applied to the skin, although it may increase the carcinogenicity of some kinds of radiation.

Aloe emodin is found in the gel, sap or leaves of aloe vera, the socotrine aloe, Barbados aloe, and Zanzibar aloes, the bark of Frangula (Rhamnus frangula) and cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana), the leaves of Senna (Cassia angustifolia), and the rhizome of rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum).Aloe-emodin has not been found in Natal aloes.

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👉 Aloe emodin in the context of Natural phenol

In biochemistry, naturally occurring phenols are natural products containing at least one phenol functional group. Phenolic compounds are produced by plants and microorganisms. Organisms sometimes synthesize phenolic compounds in response to ecological pressures such as pathogen and insect attack, UV radiation and wounding. As they are present in food consumed in human diets and in plants used in traditional medicine of several cultures, their role in human health and disease is a subject of research. Some phenols are germicidal and are used in formulating disinfectants.

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← Natural phenol
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Natural anthraquinone → Emodin → Aloe → Carcinogenic → Aloe vera → Socotrine aloe → Barbados aloe → Rhamnus frangula → Rhamnus purshiana → Cassia angustifolia → Rheum rhaponticum →