Compound Monograph
Madasiatic acid
A pentacyclic triterpene acid found in gotu kola (Centella asiatica), related to madecassic acid.
Classification
Madasiatic 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? (1)
Madasiatic acid is one of the triterpenes, found in Gotu Kola.