An outlook on the versatility of plant saponins: A review
- Authors
- Jolly, Annu; Hour, Youl; Lee, Young-Chul
- Issue Date
- Apr-2024
- Publisher
- ELSEVIER
- Keywords
- Plant saponins; Quillaja Saponaria; Panax Ginseng; Platycodon Grandiflorus; Codonopsis Lanceolata; Oplopanax Elatus
- Citation
- FITOTERAPIA, v.174
- Journal Title
- FITOTERAPIA
- Volume
- 174
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/90920
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105858
- ISSN
- 0367-326X
1873-6971
- Abstract
- The abundance of saponin-rich plants across different ecosystems indicates their great potential as a replacement for harmful synthetic surfactants in modern commercial products. These organic saponins have remarkable biological and surface-active properties and align with sustainable and eco-friendly practices. This article examines and discusses the structure and properties of plant saponins with high yield of saponin concentrations and their exploitable applications. This highlights the potential of saponins as ethical substitutes for traditional synthetic surfactants and pharmacological agents, with favorable effects on the economy and environment. For this purpose, studies on the relevant capabilities, structure, and yield of selected plants were thoroughly examined. Studies on the possible uses of the selected saponins have also been conducted. This in-depth analysis highlights the potential of saponins as workable and ethical replacements for traditional synthetic medications and surfactants, thus emphasizing their favorable effects on human health and the environment.
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