Compound Monograph

gamma-cadinene

A bicyclic sesquiterpene hydrocarbon of essential oils reported in damiana.

Classification

gamma-cadinene is one of the sesquiterpenes, 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)

gamma-cadinene is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Damiana.