Compound Monograph
Albiflorin
A monoterpene glycoside with a caged pinane skeleton, found alongside paeoniflorin as a main active constituent of peony root; studied for antidepressant-like and neuroprotective effects.
Classification
Albiflorin is one of the monoterpenes, 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)
Albiflorin is one of the monoterpenes, found in Peony.