Compound Monograph

Centellasaponin B

A madecassic-acid triterpene oligoglycoside from gotu kola, one of the centellasaponins; little independent pharmacological data is established.

Classification

Centellasaponin B is one of the saponins, 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)

Centellasaponin B is one of the saponins, found in Gotu Kola.