The document describes different types of glycosides, which are compounds consisting of a sugar (glycon) bonded to another part (aglycon). Some examples of glycosides mentioned include:
- Anthraquinone glycosides like senna
- Sterol or cardiac glycosides like digitalis
- Saponine glycosides like liquorice
- The document also discusses different types of sugars that can form the glycon portion (glucose, rhamnose, pentose, fructose, arabinose) and different bonds between the glycon and aglycon (C-glycosides, N-glycosides).
- Some common uses of glycosides are as laxatives, anti