Compound Monograph
Diosphenol
A minty, blackcurrant-scented ketone that is the characteristic constituent of buchu essential oil; it underlies the herb’s traditional use as a urinary antiseptic and diuretic.
Classification
Diosphenol is one of the monoterpenes, 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)
Diosphenol is one of the monoterpenes, found in Buchu.