Compound Monograph
Terminic acid
A triterpenoid acid reported in Terminalia arjuna, belonging to the plant's triterpene constituents.
Classification
Terminic 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)
Terminic acid is one of the triterpenes, found in Arjuna.