saponin

/sap-uh-nin/US // ˈsæp ə nɪn //UK // (ˈsæpənɪn) //

皂素,皂甙,皂苷,皂角苷

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
Biochemistry.
- : any of a group of amorphous glycosides of terpenes and steroids, occurring in many plants, characterized by an ability to form emulsions and to foam in aqueous solutions, and used as detergents.

He also found saponin in the seeds, but it exists in much greater quantity in the trunk.
It contains a saponin and an acrid resin, and is said to possess expectorant, diaphoretic and—in large doses—emetic properties.
It is true that Boehm whom Hartung cites, found saponin to be irritating, but Boehm states that it required 100 mg.
Digitonin and digito-saponin are glucosides of this type which are found in the extracts from various species of Digitalis.
Saponin is found in both of these plants, as well as in many other plants of the leguminosæ.