Anthraquinone (Name to Uses) Flashcards
1
Q
Cascara Sagrada
A
Laxative
2
Q
Frangula/Buckthorn Bark/Alder Bark
A
Laxative; Oral: treatment for cancer; Topical: sunscreen
3
Q
Aloe
A
Purgative; Increases hair growth
4
Q
Rhubarb
A
Purgative, Astringent
5
Q
Senna
A
Cathartic – Sennidin
6
Q
Goa powder
A
Keratolytic for psoriasis, tryptophotoxis, chronic eczema
7
Q
Hespericum
A
Nature’s Prozac – treatment for mild to moderate depression; Food interaction: Tyramine foods
8
Q
Conchineal
A
Carminic acid – coloring agent; Lipstick
9
Q
Morinda
A
Antifungal