Compound Monograph
Arjunolic acid
A pentacyclic triterpene acid from Terminalia arjuna noted for antioxidant and cardioprotective effects.
Classification
Arjunolic 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)
Arjunolic acid is one of the triterpenes, found in Arjuna.