Compound Monograph
Arjunic acid
A pentacyclic triterpene acid from Terminalia arjuna bark with reported antioxidant and cardioprotective activity.
Classification
Arjunic acid is one of the triterpenes, 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)
Arjunic acid is one of the triterpenes, found in Arjuna.