emodin
/ˈɛmədɪn/
noun
- A natural compound found in plants like rhubarb and aloe, used as a laxative and studied for its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
- Researchers are investigating emodin for its potential to slow tumor growth.
- Emodin is one of the active ingredients in some herbal laxatives.
- The yellow pigment in rhubarb roots comes from emodin.