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VII- Anthracene Glycosides OR
Anthraquinone Glycosides
(Anthracene Derivatives)
Many of the purgative drugs such as Senna, Rhubarb, Cascara,
Frangula and Aloes Contain these anthracene derivatives.
Glucose constitutes the sugar moiety of the majority of these
glycosides.
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