Compound Monograph

Ganoderic acid B

A lanostane triterpenoid acid characteristic of reishi mushroom.

Classification

Ganoderic acid B 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)

Ganoderic acid B is one of the triterpenes, found in Reishi.