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Steroidal saponins

Terpenoids Saponins

Soap-like glycosides built on a steroid (spirostane or furostane) backbone, giving foaming, membrane-active properties. Many are studied for hormonal, anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-modulating effects, and serve as feedstock for steroid synthesis.

Sources · 3

Where Does It Come From?

Steroidal saponins are saponins, found in Fenugreek, Sarsaparilla and Tribulus.

Source Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum Herb monograph → Source Sarsaparilla Smilax spp. Herb monograph → Source Tribulus Tribulus terrestris Herb monograph →

Concentration

Content by Source

Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.

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