CLASSIFICATION OF GLYCOSIDES

Classification: -

Glycosides are classified on the basis of chemical nature of aglycone.

They are classified into following groups.

1. Cardioactive Glycoside:-

I.e. digitalis, strophanthus, White squill.

2. Anthraquinone Glycoside:-

i.e. Senna, Aloe, Cascara, Rhubarb, Cochineal.

3. Saponin Glycosides:-

i.e. Glycyrrhiza, Sarsaparilla.

4. Cyanophore or Cyanogenic Glycosides:-

i.e. wild cherry.

5. Isothiocyanate Glycosides:-

i.e. Black Mustard.

6. Lactose Glycosides:-

i.e. Cantharide.

7. Aldehyde Glycoside:-

i.e. Vanilla