Compound Monograph
Cycloastragenol
A cycloartane triterpene sapogenin from astragalus, the aglycone of astragaloside saponins.
Classification
Cycloastragenol 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)
Cycloastragenol is one of the triterpenes, found in Astragalus.