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Usage

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Quillaja saponaria, ext. is used as a natural surfactant for its foaming and cleansing properties. The saponins present in the bark of the Quillaja tree have been utilized in the formulation of various pharmaceutical products, including shampoos, soaps, and other personal care items, due to their ability to create a rich lather and effectively clean without causing irritation.
Used in Food Industry:
Quillaja saponaria, ext. is used as a foaming agent and emulsifier for its ability to stabilize and improve the texture of various food products. The saponins from the Quillaja tree bark are commonly used in the production of beverages, such as beer and soft drinks, to enhance their foaming properties and improve their overall quality.
Used in Cosmetics Industry:
Quillaja saponaria, ext. is used as a natural ingredient in the formulation of cosmetics for its cleansing and foaming properties. The saponins derived from the Quillaja tree bark are often incorporated into skincare products, such as facial cleansers and body washes, to provide gentle yet effective cleansing without causing skin irritation.
Used in Agricultural Industry:
Quillaja saponaria, ext. is used as a natural pesticide for its insecticidal properties. The saponins present in the Quillaja tree bark have been found to be effective in controlling certain pests and insects, making it a valuable component in the development of environmentally friendly and sustainable pest control solutions.
Used in Biotechnology Industry:
Quillaja saponaria, ext. is used as a component in the development of novel drug delivery systems due to its surfactant properties. The saponins from the Quillaja tree bark can be utilized to enhance the delivery, bioavailability, and therapeutic outcomes of various drugs, particularly in the field of cancer treatment.

Composition

The active principles contained in the bark are two saponins—quillaja saponin and quillaic acid, or quillaja sapogenin. Small amounts of saccharose, starches, calcium oxalate, vitamin C and a few other unidentified components are also present (Burdock, 1997). Quillaia contains about 10% saponins, which primarily include glycosids of quillaic acid. A saponin called QS-21 has been used as an adjuvant.* The bark also contains tannin. Eight new triterpenoid saponins were isolated from a bark extract of Q. saponaria Molina. The saponins were characterized as phytolaccagenic acid, 22-β-hydroxy-quillaic acid, and echinocystic acid substituted with different oligosaccharides at C-3 and C-28. The O-4 of the fucosyl residue in the 28-O-oligosaccharide was substituted with either acetyl, (S)-2-methylbutanoyl, or (3S,4S)-3-hydroxy-4-methylhexanoyl groups.

Flammability and Explosibility

Nonflammable