Compound Monograph

Deacetylasperulosidic acid

An iridoid glycoside found in cleavers and other Rubiaceae such as noni and Morinda; reported to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic activity.

Classification

Deacetylasperulosidic acid 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? (3)

Deacetylasperulosidic acid is one of the iridoids, found in Cleavers, Morinda and Noni.