Compound Monograph

Dammarane saponins

Dammarane-type triterpene saponins characteristic of Asian ginseng (ginsenosides).

Classification

Dammarane saponins are saponins, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Dammarane saponins are saponins, found in Asian Ginseng.