“…It possesses many biological functions, including hepatoprotective, antioxidative, antiviral, antihypertensive and immunostimulant properties and can strengthen the superficial resistance, discharge of pus and the growth of new tissues (Xie et al, 1994;Rios and Waterman, 1997). The roots have been reported to contain triterpene saponins, isoflavonoids and polysaccharides (Hirotani et al, 1994;Shimizu et al, 1991;Tomoda et al, 1992;Subarnas et al, 1991;Lin et al, 2000). Calycosin-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (3′-hydroxy-4′-methoxyisoflavone-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside; Fig.…”