1. Saponin Glycosides

2. Saponins glycoside
Saponins are glycoside compounds often referred to as a ‘natural detergent’ because of their foamy texture.
They get their name from the soap wort plant (Saponaria), the root of which was used historically as a soap (Latin sapo—soap).
Froth formation when shaken with water.
The other properties are hemolytic activity, sneezing effect, toxicity, complex formation with cholesterol and antibiotic properties.

3. Saponin Glycosides Types: Aglycone may be of two types; Steroidal
Tri terpenoidal

5. Glycyrrhiza Botanical origin: Family: Part used: Collection:
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Family:
leguminosae
Part used:
Dried rhizome and root
Collection:
Root and rhizome is excised from 3-4 years old plant i.e. which have not yet grown fruit. It is done to ensure maximum sweetness. These are dried in shade for 3-4 months.

6. Chemistry: Glycyrrhiza contains Glycyrrhizic acid (Glycyrrhizin)
Upon hydrolysis, it produces;
Glycyrrhetic acid
2 molecules of glucuronic acid
In addition to this, it contains;
Flavonoid glycosides
Mannitol
Glucose
20% starch

7. Uses: Flavoring agent in Pharmaceutical preparation.
Demulcent and expectorant.
Treatment of peptic ulcer.
Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis and Inflammatory conditions
Sweetener
Treatment of liver diseases and liver protection
Precursors of cortisone hormones

8. b) Sarsaparilla Botanical Origin: Family: Part used: Collection:
Smilax febrifuga
Smilax regelii
Family:
Liliaceae
Part used:
Dried root
Collection:
Root collected from 2-3 year old plant and sun dried.

9. Chemistry: Uses: Active ingredient is Sarsaponin
Upon hydrolysis, it produces;
Sarsapogenin
3 D-glucose
1 L-rhamnose
Uses:
Flavoring agent
Used in skin diseases
Used in rheumatism

10. Cyanophore Glycosides
Upon hydrolysis these glycosides produce “Hydrocyanic acid” i.e. HCN

11. Wild cherry Botanical origin: Family: Part used: Collection:
Prunus serotina
Family:
Rosaceae
Part used:
Dried bark
Collection:
Bark is collected in autumn and sun dried. Drug is almost odorless when dried but attains strong odor of benzaldehyde after moisturizing.

12. Chemistry: Uses: Active principle is Prunasin.
It is formed from partial hydrolysis of amygdalin.
In addition to this,
it contains;
Tannins
Volatile oil
Benzoic acid
Uses:
Astringent
Sedative
Flavoring agent
Anti-tussive

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