薄层层析结果显示五种开口箭属植物根状茎中均含有甾体皂甙和甾体皂甙元，为开口箭属植物作为甾体药物资源提供了依据。
TLC results indicate that the rhizomes of 5 Tupistra species contain steroidal saponin and sapogenin, it provides evidence for Tupistra as medicine resources.
既是生产治疗心血管疾病药物的主要药源，又是生产用于合成多种甾体激素类和避孕类药物的薯蓣皂甙元的重要原料之一。
The plant is not only a main resource to medicines for cardiovascular diseases, but also is a widely used raw material for the production of steroid and contraceptive.
既是生产治疗心血管疾病药物的主要药源，又是生产用于合成多种甾体激素类和避孕类药物的薯蓣皂甙元的重要原料之一。
The plant is not only a main resource to medicines for cardiovascular diseases, but also is a widely used raw material for the production of steroid and contraceptive.
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