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.