Anti-obesity plant extract comprising anthraquinones and it's method of preparation

摘要

A plant extract fraction rich in anthraquinones, including both anthraquinone glycosides and anthraquinone aglycones obtainable from a member of the Leguminosae family, more particularly Cassia seeds. More particularly it relates to a plant extract comprising aurantio-obtusin and obtusifolin anthraquinones. It also relates to a method of obtaining a plant extract fraction rich in anthraquinones, and to the use of this extract in the manufacture of a composition for the treatment of obesity.