Chemistry of Asphodelus fistulosus

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The aerial parts of A. fistulosus L. were investigated and yielded six anthraquinones; asphodelin, asphodelin 10'-anthron, aloesaponarin II, aloe-emodin, chrysophanol and desoxyerythrolaccin, in addition to chrysoeriol and luteolin. The identification was established by means of physical, chemical, and spectroscopic examinations.