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.