A new compound, ydro-3,5,7-trihydroxy-9-methyl-1(2H)-anthracenone, des
ignated as aloe barbendol has been isolated from the roots of Aloe bar
badensis, while three known constituents, aloe emodin, aloe chrysone a
nd barbaloin A have been obtained from the sap of the leaves. (C) 1997
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