Triterpenoid saponins from the root of Weigela florida

Abstract

Plants belonging to the Weigela genus are traditionally used to flourish gardens, homes, and other living areas. This genus contains ten species that are mainly found in Asia, but many cultivars have been cultivated around the world. Previous studies on some species of this genus revealed the occurrence of triterpenoid saponins, which possess interesting biological activities such as cytotoxicity, anti-complementary activity, and anti-inflammatory activity...