Compound Monograph
23-epi-26-deoxyactein
One of the most abundant triterpene glycosides of black cohosh and a common marker used to standardise its extracts; absorbed orally in humans with no estrogenic effect observed.
Classification
23-epi-26-deoxyactein is one of the saponins, 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)
23-epi-26-deoxyactein is one of the saponins, found in Black Cohosh.