Compound Monograph
Terminolic acid
A pentacyclic triterpene acid reported in gotu-kola, related to the asiatic acid group.
Classification
Terminolic 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)
Terminolic acid is one of the triterpenes, found in Gotu Kola.