Emodin
 
CAS#: 518-82-1
Other names: Rheum Emodin, Frangulic Acid
Botanical Source: Rheum officinale Baill
Specifications: Emodin 98% by HPLC
 
Functions:
Anti-inflammatory 
Improving insulin resistance
Weight loss
Used as laxative

Functions: 
It has been reported to be effective in Type 2 diabetes, based on the result of an animal study. In the study, giving emodin to mice with diet-induced obesity lowered blood glucose and serum insulin, improved insulin resistance and lead to more healthy levels of lipid in the blood. It also decreased body weight and reduced central fat mass. It is used as laxative.It belongs to a family of compounds called anthraquinones, which have shown anti-inflammatory .