The monosaccharide are made up of rhamnose, glucose, mannitose, galactose and xylose.It offers foundation for boosting biological activities by hydrolyzing saponins.

硅胶薄层层析证明刺嫩芽皂甙的单由鼠李、萄、甘露、和木组成，这为酶水解提高刺嫩芽皂甙活性研究提供了依据。