Compound Monograph

Glycans

Polysaccharides composed of sugar chains, reported in Asian ginseng and contributing to its immune-related activity.

Classification

Glycans are polysaccharides, part of the carbohydrates class. Sugars and their polymers — the immune-active polysaccharides, soothing mucilages, and prebiotic fibres of medicinal plants.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Glycans are polysaccharides, found in Asian Ginseng.