Periplocymarin is a class of alpha cardiac glycosides present in Xiangjiapi, which has pharmacological effects such as cardiac diuresis, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and immune regulation.
Soluble in chloroform, ethyl acetate, soluble in methanol, DMSO
Periplocymarin can increase myocardial contractility and slow down the heart rate, and is the main medicinal ingredient of Xiangjiapi.
