As an important by - product of oil processing,tea saponin has been widely concerned due to its excellent physical and chemical properties and physiological functions. In recent years,its basic theory and applied research in the field of medicine and food are increasing. In this paper,the structure,main physicochemical properties and physiological functions of tea saponin,including antioxidant,anti - tumor,bacteriostatic and lipid - lowering properties,etc. were briefly introduced,and the different separation and purification methods of tea saponin were summarized,and the advantages and disadv...
