Compound Monograph
Triterpenic acids
Triterpenic acids are carboxylated triterpenoids such as ursolic and oleanolic acids found in many medicinal plants.
Classification
Triterpenic acids are 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)
Triterpenic acids are triterpenes, found in Chaste Tree.