Emodin

(em'-o-dir i), A glucosid that occurs with chrysophanic acid in the bark of wild cherry, in cascara sagrada, and in the root of rhubarb. It consists of orange-red crystals, melting at 245-2500 C. Emollient (e-mol' -yent). I. Softening;relaxing and soothing. 2. A substance used by external application to soften the skin; or, internally, to sooth an irritated or inflamed surface. E. Cataplasm. Same as Species emollientes.