Compound Monograph
Arabinogalactans
Arabinogalactans are plant polysaccharides built from arabinose and galactose sugars, common in many medicinal herbs.
Classification
Arabinogalactans are polysaccharide, 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? (5)
Arabinogalactans are naturally occurring polysaccharide, found in Calendula, Marshmallow, Purple coneflower and 2 other sources. They are well tolerated orally (low toxicity).
Research & Evidence
Arabinogalactans are polysaccharides composed of the sugars arabinose and galactose, found throughout the plant kingdom and abundant in herbs such as marshmallow, calendula and echinacea, as well as in larch wood. They form part of the soluble, mucilage-like and immune-active fractions of these plants and are commonly studied as dietary fibre and as immunomodulating constituents of whole-plant extracts.
Toxicity & Safety
Arabinogalactans are dietary plant polysaccharides regarded as low in toxicity and well tolerated; larch arabinogalactan is used as a dietary fibre supplement. As with other fermentable fibres, large amounts may cause mild digestive effects such as bloating in some people.