Ginsenoside

Ginsenoside is a class of natural product steroid glycosides and triterpene saponins. Compounds in this family are found almost exclusively in the plant genus Panax (ginseng), which has a long history of use in traditional medicine that has led to the study of pharmacological effects of ginsenoside compounds. Some ginsenosides are reported to have immune-enhancing effects.

Chemistry

Ginsenosides are named according to their retention factor in thin layer chromatography (TLC). They are composed of a steroid-like backbone structure with attached sugar moieties. The differences in their effects are believed to be due to differences in the number and arrangement of these sugar structures.

Pharmacology

Ginsenosides can influence multiple systems within the body, including the immune system, the endocrine system, and the central nervous system. They have been investigated for their potential to reduce inflammation, to prevent cancer, and to affect the levels of corticosteroids.

See also

• Panax
• Ginseng
• Pharmacology
• Endocrine system
• Central nervous system

References

Ginsenoside Resources
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