Compound Monograph
Echinocystic acid
An oleanane-type pentacyclic triterpene acid that serves as the aglycone of many saponins in albizzia and other legumes; reported to have anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activity in laboratory studies.
Classification
Echinocystic acid 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? (2)
Echinocystic acid is one of the triterpenes, found in Albizzia and Gleditsia.
Albizzia Albizzia lebbeck Gleditsia