Compound Monograph
Panaxosides
Triterpenoid saponin glycosides (ginsenosides) characteristic of Asian ginseng.
Classification
Panaxosides 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)
Panaxosides are saponins, found in Asian Ginseng.