Compound Monograph
A lanostane-type triterpenoid found almost uniquely in chaga (Inonotus obliquus). It is studied in the lab for anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and antitumor activity, though human data are limited.
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Inotodiol is one of the sterols & steroids, found in Chaga.
Concentration
Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.
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