Compound Monograph
Costunolide
A germacranolide sesquiterpene lactone found in feverfew, studied for anti-inflammatory activity.
Classification
Costunolide is one of the sesquiterpene lactones, 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)
Costunolide is one of the sesquiterpene lactones, found in Feverfew.