Compound Monograph

Triterpenoid glycosides

Triterpenoid glycosides are sugar-linked triterpenoids (saponins); in eleuthero related glycosides are termed eleutherosides.

Classification

Triterpenoid 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)

Triterpenoid glycosides are saponins, found in Eleuthero Root.