Compound Monograph
Saponins
Saponins — the soap-like plant glycosides behind many tonic and adaptogenic herbs, their actions in the body, and the plants that contain them.
Classification
Saponins are a class of plant constituents. Soap-like triterpene or steroidal glycosides that foam in water; many are adaptogenic, expectorant, or hormone-precursor compounds.
Where Does It Come From? (28)
Plants and supplements in the database that list saponins among their constituents.
Saponins
TODO: write this section.
SEE: https://thenaturopathicherbalist.com/plant-constituents/alkaloids/
This should be an interesting infographic on alkaloids. Some interesting facts, some of the most common versions, and some example of herbs high in alkaloids. also discuss the incredible diversity of alkaloids.
Chemical Structure Of Saponins:
Saponins As Medicine:
Saponin Classification:
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INSERT A BOOTSTRAP DEVELOPED LIST OF CARDS HERE WITH THE DIFFERENT CLASSES. Each class will link to its own page eventually.
References:
Other sections to add:
- Amino acids
- anthraquinones
- Cardiac glycosides
- Coumarins
- Flavonoids
- Glycosides
- Mucilage
- Napthaquinones
- Physoestrogens
- Salycilates
- Saponins
- Tannins
- Terpenes