Lawsone (Hennotannic acid) (2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone), also known as hennotannic acid, is a red-orange dye present in the leaves of the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis) as well as in the flower of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes).
Hosenkoside A is a glycoside isolated from the seeds of Hosenkoside A. Hosenkoside A exhibits antitumor activity and induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest.