Compound Monograph
Taraxinic acid glucoside
A bitter sesquiterpene-lactone glycoside concentrated in dandelion (Taraxacum) root latex, responsible for much of its bitterness and studied for anti-inflammatory and cell-differentiating effects.
Classification
Taraxinic acid glucoside is one of the sesquiterpene lactones, 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)
Taraxinic acid glucoside is one of the sesquiterpene lactones, found in Dandelion.