ABSTRACT
The presence of the sugar residue is a prerequisite for the pharmacological effects of anthraquinones, since the sugar moiety increases the solubility of the molecule and facilitates its transport to the site of action. They are hydrolyzed in the colon by the enzymes of the microflora.4,5
However, natural anthraquinones are distinguished by a large structural variety, a wide range of biological activity and low toxicity. Only a few medicinal plants have attracted the interest of scientists to investigate the remedy from anthraquinone. Hence, an attempt has been made to review some anthraquinone and its derivatives presents in medicinal plants used for the prevention and treatment of different disorders.
