Compound Monograph

Terpenoids

Terpenoids — the largest, most diverse class of plant compounds, behind many aromatic oils and resins, and the medicinal herbs that produce them.

Classification

Terpenoids are a class of plant constituents. 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? (6)

Plants and supplements in the database that list terpenoids among their constituents.

Terpenoids

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SEE: https://thenaturopathicherbalist.com/plant-constituents/alkaloids/

This should be an interesting infographic on alkaloids. Some interesting facts, some of the most common versions, and some example of herbs high in alkaloids. also discuss the incredible diversity of alkaloids.


Chemical Structure Of Terpenoids:


Terpenoids As Medicine:


Terpenoid Classification:

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Other sections to add:

  • Amino acids
  • anthraquinones
  • Cardiac glycosides
  • Coumarins
  • Flavonoids
  • Glycosides
  • Mucilage
  • Napthaquinones
  • Physoestrogens
  • Salycilates
  • Saponins
  • Tannins
  • Terpenes