Compound Monograph
Nepetaefuran
A furanoid labdane diterpene from wild dagga (Leonotis nepetifolia), shown to suppress NF-κB signalling and so dampen LPS-driven inflammation in cell studies.
Classification
Nepetaefuran 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)
Nepetaefuran is one of the diterpenes, found in Dagga and Wild dagga.
Dagga Leonotis nepetifolia Wild dagga