Compound Monograph
Nepetaefolin
A furanoid labdane diterpene from wild dagga (Leonotis nepetifolia); poorly characterised pharmacologically beyond reports of bitter, anti-inflammatory activity in the genus.
Classification
Nepetaefolin is one of the diterpenes, 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)
Nepetaefolin is one of the diterpenes, found in Dagga and Wild dagga.
Dagga Leonotis nepetifolia Wild dagga