naphthoquinones are the most widespread naphthoquinone compounds. Recently, many 1,
4-naphthoquinone glycosides with different structural features have been obtained from both …

Textiles coloration using extracts from the roots of various madder species (Rubia spp.) has
been performed for centuries. To date, 68 anthraquinone colorants have been detected in …

The use of biomass resources for energy storage provides a promising solution to alleviate
energy crisis and environmental pollution. By employing first principles calculations, we …

The extracts and phytochemicals of the genus Rubia have drawn much attention due to their
potent effects; among them, naphthoquinone and cyclopeptide derivatives, with significant …

Natural pigments are important sources for the screening of bioactive lead compounds. This
article reviewed the chemistry and therapeutic potentials of over 570 colored molecules from …

Ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal studies have become increasingly recognised as a
valuable source of information on the use and possible pharmacological activity of many …

Polygala species are frequently used worldwide in the treatment of various diseases, such
as inflammatory and autoimmune disorders as well as metabolic and neurodegenerative …

Glycosylated derivatives of physiologically active natural compound juglone and related 1, 4-
naphthoquinones are known as antifungal, immunomodulatory, and antitumor substances …

Eucommiae Cortex is commonly used for treating various diseases in a form of the crude
and salt-fired products. Generally, it is empirical to distinguish the difference between two …

Genus Rubia fell into about 70 species distributed widely around the world, a total of 36
species and 2 varieties were reported from China. The extracts and phytochemicals of Rubia …