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VOL. 9, ISSUE 3 (2024)
Saponins in pharmaceutical applications and its extraction methods from ginseng and other medicinal herbs including Codonopsis species
Authors
Phuc N T Le, Anh N Nguyen, An D X Nguyen, Anh T N Nguyen, Phu H Le
Abstract
Saponins extracted from
ginsengs and medicinal plants including Codonopsis species have drawn
huge research interests, especially in VietNam and Asian countries where
traditional uses of herbs are common practices. Hence, finding proper
extraction techniques for the recovery of saponins is extremely crucial for
both research and industrial development. The objectives of this paper were to
review: i) pharmaceutical applications of saponins and ii) current status and advancement
in techniques for saponin extraction from ginsengs and herbs, including their
strengths, limitations, and efficiency. The therapeutic properties of saponins
are varied including the effects of anti-cancer, anti-central nervous system
disorder, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, anti-cardiovascular
diseases, and anti-diabetic, etc., together with the enhancement in human
health and sexuality. Current extraction methods for saponins can be divided
into physical, chemical and biochemical methods. In general, recent green
extractions are attracting attention regardless of their categories, mostly due
to their effectiveness in saponin recovery with sustainable, non-hazardous and
cost-effective advantages, especially the enzyme-assisted method for ginsengs
and herbs extraction. This review contributes more insight into the status of
saponin extraction from ginsengs and herbs, especially for upcoming research on
new medicinal targets.
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Pages:43-49
How to cite this article:
Phuc N T Le, Anh N Nguyen, An D X Nguyen, Anh T N Nguyen, Phu H Le "Saponins in pharmaceutical applications and its extraction methods from ginseng and other medicinal herbs including <i>Codonopsis</i> species". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 9, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 43-49
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