Catalpol (iridoid glycoside)

Preliminary

Mechanism of Action

Primary bitter iridoid responsible for cholagogue and laxative activity; stimulates bile secretion via vagal reflex and direct action on hepatic parenchyma; mild hepatoprotective effects documented in rodent models.

Research Notes

BalmonyWestern

Catalpol has been studied extensively in Rehmannia glutinosa and related species, with demonstrated hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory effects in rodent models. Its role in Chelone glabra has not been isolated in clinical trials but is consistent with the traditional bitter tonic profile.

Found In 1 Herb

Balmony

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Iridoid glycoside

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Catalpol (iridoid glycoside)

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

Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Iridoid glycoside)

Acteoside(1)Agnuside(2)Antirrhinoside(1)Aucubin(8)Catalpin (iridoid glycoside)(1)Catalpol(6)Echinacoside(1)Geniposide(1)Lamalbide(1)Ligustroside(1)Monotropein(1)Morroniside(1)

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