Pharmacological Characteristics of a Phyto Steroidal Food Saponin: Diosgenin

V., Manobharathi; S, Mirunalini

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Pharmacological Characteristics of a Phyto Steroidal Food Saponin: Diosgenin

African Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol.2, No.2, pp. 77-87, April 2020

11 Pages Posted: 29 May 2020

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Manobharathi V.

Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India.

Diosgenin, a plant derived steroidal saponin found most abundantly in legumes and yams. It has been used for the treatment of various types of disorder such as leukemia, inflammation, hypercholesterolemia and cancer. Besides being a lactation aid, it has been shown to be gastro- and hepato-protective, antioxidant, antidiabetic and vaso-dilatory compound. It is a precursor for production of several steroidal hormones. This review focuses on the pharmacological properties of diosgenin, a food saponin.

Keywords: Diosgenin, Phytosteroid, Food Saponin, Traditional Medicine, Steroidal Sapogenin

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V., Manobharathi and S, Mirunalini, Pharmacological Characteristics of a Phyto Steroidal Food Saponin: Diosgenin (2020). African Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol.2, No.2, pp. 77-87, April 2020, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3590189