Platycodin D Explained

Platycodin D is a chemical compound extracted from the roots of Platycodon grandiflorus. It has been studied in vitro for potential spermicidal and antiinflammatory effects.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Evaluation of the Spermicidal and Contraceptive Activity of Platycodin D, a Saponin from Platycodon grandiflorum. PLOS ONE. 8. 11. e82068. Lu. Zongliang. 2013. 10.1371/journal.pone.0082068. 24303079. 3841115. 2013PLoSO...882068L. free.
  2. 18782027 . 2008 . Hong . J. . Shin . K. H. . Lim . S. S. . Kwak . J. H. . Zee . O. . Ishihara . K. . Hirasawa . N. . Seyama . T. . Ohuchi . K. . Lead compounds for anti-inflammatory drugs isolated from the plants of the traditional oriental medicine in Korea . Inflammation & Allergy - Drug Targets . 7 . 3 . 195–202 . 10.2174/187152808785748100 .