Emodin
CAS#: 518-82-1
Other names: Rheum Emodin, Frangulic Acid
Botanical Source: Rheum officinale Baill
Specifications: Emodin 98% by HPLC
Functions:
Anti-inflammatory
Improving * resistance
Weight loss
Used as laxative
Functions:
It has been reported to be effective in Type 2 diabetes, based on the result of an animal study. In the study, giving emodin to mice with diet-induced obesity lowered blood glucose and serum *, improved * resistance and lead to more healthy levels of lipid in the blood. It also decreased body weight and reduced central fat mass. It is used as laxative.It belongs to a family of compounds called anthraquinones, which have shown anti-inflammatory .