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Agnuside

In vitro / Animal
Iridoid glycoside

Mechanism of Action

Anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective; analgesic; possible dopaminergic activity (inferred from Vitex genus)
Dopamine D2 receptor agonism; prolactin inhibition

Research Notes

NirgundiAyurvedic

Anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective in animal models. Shared compound with V. agnus-castus but different concentration ratios.

Vitex (Chaste Tree)Western

Agnuside demonstrates dopaminergic activity in vitro, supporting traditional use for luteal phase symptoms. Studies show binding affinity to dopamine receptors involved in prolactin regulation.

Found In 2 Herbs

Nirgundi

Nirgundi

Ayurvedic
Vitex (Chaste Tree)

Vitex (Chaste Tree)

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Iridoid glycoside
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Agnuside

Iridoid glycosideSugar-bound molecules that control drug release in the body

Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen

Related Compounds (Iridoid glycoside)

Acteoside(1)Antirrhinoside(1)Aucubin(8)Catalpin (iridoid glycoside)(1)Catalpol(6)Catalpol (iridoid glycoside)(1)Echinacoside(1)Geniposide(1)Lamalbide(1)Ligustroside(1)Monotropein(1)Morroniside(1)

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