Compound Monograph
Thankunic acid
A pentacyclic triterpene acid characteristic of gotu-kola (Centella asiatica), among its centelloside constituents.
Classification
Thankunic 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)
Thankunic acid is one of the triterpenes, found in Gotu Kola.