Compound Monograph
Arabinogalactan
A highly branched polysaccharide of arabinose and galactose found in many plant gums and in larch wood; used as a soluble fibre and emulsifier, and studied as a prebiotic and immune-modulating agent.
Classification
Arabinogalactan is one of the polysaccharides, part of the carbohydrates class. Sugars and their polymers — the immune-active polysaccharides, soothing mucilages, and prebiotic fibres of medicinal plants.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
Arabinogalactan is one of the polysaccharides, found in Acacia, Echinacea and Larch.