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Steroidal saponins

Animal
Triterpenoid glycosides

Mechanism of Action

Ovarian hormone signaling modulation; luteal phase support
Anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory
Primary active glycosides; contribute to adaptogenic and tonic properties; studied for hypoglycemic and immunomodulatory activity in TCM-related research

Research Notes

False Unicorn RootWestern

Steroidal saponins in False Unicorn Root exhibit weak phytoestrogenic and progestagenic activity in vitro. Traditional use for luteal insufficiency lacks modern clinical validation.

Lily Bulb (Bai He)TCM

Cytotoxic against multiple cancer cell lines in vitro. Immunomodulatory via T-cell activation. Anti-inflammatory in LPS-stimulated macrophages.

Solomon's SealIntegrative

Steroidal saponins from Polygonatum species demonstrate hypoglycemic and immunomodulatory activity in preclinical studies. Supports TCM blood-tonic applications.

Found In 3 Herbs

False Unicorn Root

False Unicorn Root

Western
Lily Bulb (Bai He)

Lily Bulb (Bai He)

TCM
Solomon's Seal

Solomon's Seal

Integrative

3D Molecular Structure

Triterpenoid glycosides
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Steroidal saponins

Triterpenoid glycosidesModified terpenes with diverse biological activities

Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen

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