Compound Monograph
Catalpol
An iridoid glycoside with anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and blood-sugar-lowering activity, characteristic of rehmannia and figwort-family herbs.
Classification
Catalpol 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? (4)
Catalpol is one of the iridoids, found in Chinese Skullcap, Figwort, Foxglove leaf and 1 other source.