Compound Monograph
Ginsenoside Rd
A dammarane-type triterpene saponin of ginseng investigated for neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory activity.
Classification
Ginsenoside Rd is one of the 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? (2)
Ginsenoside Rd is one of the saponins, found in Asian Ginseng and Notoginseng.
Asian Ginseng Panax ginseng Notoginseng