Compound Monograph
Calagualine
A saponin reported from the fern Polypodium (calaguala/samambaia); historically associated with the plant’s traditional antitumour use, though little rigorous pharmacological data exists.
Classification
Calagualine is one of the other constituents. Compounds outside the major chemical classes — nucleosides, simple amines, mixed volatile oils, and as-yet uncategorised constituents.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Calagualine is one of the other constituents, found in Samambaia.