title: [Advance in saponins of aerial parts of Panax species].
abstract: The bioactivities, chemical composition and distribution of aerial parts of Panax species are different from the roots. The present paper summarized the phytochemical and analytical studies of aerial parts of Panax species, including P. ginseng, P. notoginseng, P. quinquefoliun and P. japonicus. This review aims so as to provide scientific evidences for further investigation of chemical profile, quality control and optimal utilization of these resources.
authors.forename: Min
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bai
authors.forename: Qian
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Mao
authors.forename: Jin-Di
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: Lin-Yin
authors.initials: LY
authors.lastname: Zhu
authors.forename: He
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zhu
authors.forename: Qiang
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Song-Lin
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: D002623:Chemistry Techniques, Analytical; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000737:chemistry; D005894:Panax / Q000737:chemistry*; D035261:Plant Components, Aerial / Q000737:chemistry*; D011786:Quality Control; D012503:Saponins / Q000032:analysis* / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D012503:Saponins