saikogenin A

Saikogenin A is a naturally occurring plant extract that has been shown to have a variety of biological activities. saikogenin A has anti-inflammatory and tumour cell growth inhibiting effects. Its anti-inflammatory effect is due to an increase in corticosterone caused by the release of ACTH and has a direct effect on the inflammatory process. It also inhibits the absorption of ultraviolet light by human skin cells and erythromycin-induced UvB damage.