Illumination on “Reserving Phloem and Discarding Xylem” and Quality Evaluation of Radix polygalae by Determining Oligosaccharide Esters, Saponins, and Xanthones
The root of Polygala tenuifolia Willd. or Polygala sibirica L. exhibits protective effects on the central nervous system and is frequently used to treat insomnia, amnesia, and other cognitive dysfunction. In our study, we studied nine bioactive compounds spanning oligosaccharide esters, saponins, an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-04-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/4/836 |