Compound Monograph
14-Deoxyandrographolide
A bitter diterpene lactone of andrographis, studied for anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and vasorelaxant effects, and used as a marker compound for the herb’s quality.
Classification
14-Deoxyandrographolide is one of the diterpenes, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
14-Deoxyandrographolide is one of the diterpenes, found in Andrographis.