Compound Monograph
Cardiac glycosides
Steroidal glycosides affecting cardiac contractility, reported among graviola (Annona muricata) constituents.
Classification
Cardiac glycosides are sterols & steroids, 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)
Cardiac glycosides are sterols & steroids, found in Graviola. They are flagged as poisonous.