Sterols And Saponins Flashcards
1
Q
Major actions of triterpenoids and saponins?
A
Hormone modulating
2
Q
What is the mechanism by which glycyrrhizin, present in Glycyrrhizin glabra, raises blood pressure?
A
Mineralocorticoid action. Increase sodium réabsorption and potassium excretion
3
Q
What herb containing saponins has the ability to lower blood sugar?
A
Gymnema sylvestre
4
Q
What herbs contain the steroidal saponin protodioscin? Do these herbs have any contraindications?
A
Tribulus terrestris
Androgen sensitive tumours
5
Q
What adaptogenic herb should not be used in people who are nervous, hyperactive, or anxious?
A
Panax ginseng
6
Q
What are the cautions and contraindications of panax ginseng?
A
Acute infections, signs of heat, acute asthma and hypertension
