Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Polygonum multiflorum Thunb., which is known
as Heshouwu (何首乌 in Chinese) in China. It is traditionally valued and reported for hair …

Anthraquinones and their derivatives constitute a large group of quinoid compounds with
about 700 molecules described. They are widespread in fungi and their chemical diversity …

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a highly prevalent health problem worldwide and is associated
with different risk factors, including hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity …

The morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are increasing in recent
years, and atherosclerosis (AS), a major CVD, becomes a disorder that afflicts human …

Alkaloids are a type of secondary metabolites that can be found in different parts of plants.
This group of compounds is diverse and can be divided into nine subgroups: pyridine …

Emodin is a natural anthraquinone derivative extracted from Chinese herbs, such as Rheum
palmatum L, Polygonum cuspidatum, and Polygonum multiflorum. It is now also a commonly …

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are among the deadliest non-
communicable diseases, and millions of dollars are spent every year to combat CVDs …

This chapter describes anthraquinones, their structure, and their occurrence in foods such
as plants, fermented products, and insects. Anthraquinones constitute a large group of …

Emodin (EMD) is a major ingredient of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb.(PMT), which has
shown adverse liver reactions. Despite multiple pharmacological activities, EMD is reported …

Despite the increasing attention on the therapeutic potential of Curcuma longa (turmeric),
the biological activities of curcuminoids other than curcumin are not well understood. Here …