Compound Monograph
Ginsenosides
Ginsenosides — the signature saponins of Panax ginseng, the adaptogenic compounds behind ginseng's tonic, energising and stress-modulating effects.
Classification
Ginsenosides 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? (3)
Ginsenosides are saponins, found in American ginseng, Asian Ginseng and Notoginseng.
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Where Does It Come From?
Indications
Contraindications
Mechanisms
Indications:
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Chemical Description:
There are ___ different ginsenosides, which can be found in ___ different polant species. The largest concentration of ginsenosides are found in the Panax genus of plants. these are the ginsengs (both asian and american species).
Of the ginsenosides, RG1 and RG2 are the most common. Although similar, these ginsenosides are different in action, and useful for different applications.
RG1 is found in highest amounts (___) in Panax ___ or ___ ginseng. Its mechanism of action is through ____
RG2 is found…
Extractions/Synthesis:
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