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Alkaloids are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds that contain mostly basic nitrogen atoms. | Alkaloids are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds that contain mostly basic nitrogen atoms. | ||
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| + | == Anthraquinone== | ||
| + | : ''Main article: [[Anthraquinone]]'' | ||
| + | Anthraquinone is a building block of many dyes and is used in bleaching pulp for papermaking. Anthraquinones act to stimulate muscular contraction of the large intestine and therefore have a laxative effect. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 16:49, 19 January 2012
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Active ingredients in herbs are substances in plants that have medicinal benefits. In herbal medicine the active ingredient is often unknown or requires other factors for a therapeutic effect.
Alkaloids
- Main article: Alkaloids
Alkaloids are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds that contain mostly basic nitrogen atoms.
Anthraquinone
- Main article: Anthraquinone
Anthraquinone is a building block of many dyes and is used in bleaching pulp for papermaking. Anthraquinones act to stimulate muscular contraction of the large intestine and therefore have a laxative effect.
External links
- Active ingredients in herbs Herb Health Guide
- Active ingredient Wikipedia
