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| Name | triterpene saponins |
| Common Name | triterpenoid saponins |
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| Chemical Class | triterpenoid saponin |
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| Therapeutic Action | Allopathic:Anti-inflammatory; antiviral; antifungal; immune modulator; Naturopathic:adaptogen; Herbal:immunomodulator; Expectorant; TCM:tonifies qi; generates fluids; calms spirit; Ayurvedic:rejuvenative |
| Toxicity | generally low; may cause gastrointestinal irritation in high doses; hemolytic activity in vitro |
| Solubility | water soluble; forms foams in aqueous solutions |
| Pharmacological Effects | modulate immune function; Anti-inflammatory via NF-kB inhibition; Antioxidant; cholesterol-lowering; antitumor; hepatoprotective; Adaptogenic |
| Found in Herbs | Panax ginseng; Panax quinquefolius; Glycyrrhiza glabra; Bupleurum falcatum; Astragalus membranaceus; Centella asiatica; Withania somnifera; Eleutherococcus senticosus |
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| Research Notes | complex mixture of glycosides with triterpene aglycones such as oleanolic acid or ursolic acid; ginsenosides are a well-studied subclass; structure-activity relationships depend on sugar moieties and aglycone type |
| Reference | PubChem Class: Triterpene Saponins |
| URL | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/class/80401 |
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