Research progress in hypoglycemic effect of natural dammarane saponins / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Dammarane saponins, classified as tetracyclic triterpenoid saponins, are major components of Panax ginseng, P. notoginseng, P. quinquefolium, and Gynostemma pentaphyllum. The results of recent research have demonstrated that the dammarane saponins have a significant effect on regulating blood glucose, which provides the important value in the prevention and treatment of diabetes and its complications. In this study, we summarized the progress in the research of hypoglycemic effect of dammarane saponins in ginseng, American ginseng, notoginseng, and gynostemma pentaphyllum, providing theoretical foundation for further researching.