looduslikult esinevad taimsete steroidide rühma kuuluvad ühendid, mis põhinevad ergostaani tsüklil ja mida leidub peamiselt maavitsaliste sugukonna taimedes sekundaarsete metaboliitidena
any of a group of naturally occurring plant steroids found esp in members of the nightshade family
Various parts of W. somnifera, including its leaves, berries, seeds, and especially roots, are used in traditional systems of medicine. These parts contain bioactive compounds, predominantly alkaloids, saponins, and steroids known as withanolides.
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The term “withan” refers to Withania and “-olide” to the presence of lactone functionality in this type of compound.
