Compound Monograph

Protopanaxatriol glycosides

Dammarane triterpene saponins (ginsenosides) of the protopanaxatriol series found in Asian ginseng.

Classification

Protopanaxatriol glycosides 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)

Protopanaxatriol glycosides are saponins, found in Asian Ginseng.