Compound Monograph

Agnuside

An iridoid glycoside characteristic of chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus), used as a marker constituent.

Classification

Agnuside is one of the iridoids, 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)

Agnuside is one of the iridoids, found in Chaste Tree.