Crude Drug: Buckthorn
Biological Source Rhamnus cathartica
Family Rhamnaceae
Official used part Dried bark/fruit
Major Marker Constituent Anthraquinone derivatives
Constituentclass Anthraquinones
Pharmacognostic traditional use Historical laxative use
Drug Type Bark/fruit
Scientific Name Rhamnus cathartica
Category Other crude drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.