Compound Monograph

Steryl glycosides

Sugar-conjugated plant sterols found in nettle, a common membrane lipid class in plants.

Classification

Steryl glycosides are sterols & steroids, 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)

Steryl glycosides are sterols & steroids, found in Stinging Nettle.