Saponins, consisting of sapogenins as their aglycones and carbohydrate chains, are widely
found in plants and some marine organisms. Due to the complexity of the structure of …

Ginseng has been used as reinforcing drugs or for traditional Chinese medicine in aging,
inflammation, stress, diabetes mellitus, hepatic diseases and cancer. The aim of this current …

Black ginseng is a novel manufactured ginseng product, and the application of black
ginseng products in market is increasing in recent years. Black ginseng is prepared by …

Saponins are bioactive compounds of increasing interest. The events that take place during
digestion are highly related to their bioactivities, because saponins are poorly absorbed and …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Panax quinquefolius Linn. is one of the most
valuable herbal medicine in the world for its broad health benefits, including anti-diabetes …

Gut microbiota plays an important role in metabolic homeostasis. Previous studies
demonstrated that ginsenoside Rb1 might improve obesity-induced metabolic disorders …

Background and ethnopharmacological relevance Ginseng has been used as efficient tonic
and for the treatment of various diseases including hepatic disorders. Ginseng saponins …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Polysaccharides and small molecules commonly co-exist
in decoctions of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). Our previous study outlined that …

Background We investigated the tolerability and pharmacokinetic properties of various
ginsenosides, including Rb1, Rb2, Rc, Rd, and compound K, after single or multiple …

Ginsenoside Rb1 exhibits a wide range of biological activities, and gut microbiota is
considered the main metabolic site for Rb1. However, the impact of gut microbiota on the …