New saponin cpds. - obtd. from Gypsophila paniculata and G. arrostii root, for use as pharmaceuticals

摘要

New saponins (I) derived from the roots of Gypsophila paniculata and G. arrostii are claimed. 4 compounds are specifically claimed, including 3-O-beta-galactopyranosyl -(1-2)-(beta-D-xylo pyranosyl-(1-3)-beta-D- glucuronopyranosyl quillaic acid 28-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl -(1-3)-(beta-D-xylo pyranosyl-(1-4)-alpha-L- rhamnopyranosyl-(1-2)- beta-D-fucopyranoside. The saponins are produced by extracting the roots and separating the cpds. by reverse phase chromatography. USE/ADVANTAGE - The saponins are useful in pharmaceutical preparations (claimed). (N.B. No specific applications are given). They can be made into tablets, pills etc. and can also be made into liq. prepns. for enteral administration.