Compound Monograph
Pseudostellarinoside A
An oleanane-type triterpene saponin reported from Pseudostellaria heterophylla (kid ginseng) roots; little independent pharmacological data is established.
Classification
Pseudostellarinoside A 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? (1)
Pseudostellarinoside A is one of the saponins, found in Kid Ginseng.