A series of 24 different saponins isolated from various medicinal plants have been
tested against Biomphalaria glabrata, one of the snail vectors of schistosomiasis (bilharziasis). In general, monodesmosidic
triterpenoid saponins exhibit strong molluscicidal activity whereas bidesmosidic saponins
as well as the aglycones are fully inactive. Some dammarane glycosides and alkaloidal
saponins have also been tested.
Naturally Occurring Saponins - Molluscicide - Biomphalaria glabrata - Schistosomiasis
