Labdane

Labdane is a natural bicyclic diterpene. It forms the structural core for a wide variety of natural products collectively known as labdanes or labdane diterpenes. The labdanes were so named because the first members of the class were originally obtained from labdanum, a resin derived from the gum rockrose.

A variety of biological activities have been determined for labdane diterpenes including antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoal, and anti-inflammatory activities.

Example labdane derivatives

 * Forskolin
 * Galanolactone
 * Isocupressic acid - is an abortifacient component of Cupressus macrocarpa.
 * Medigenin
 * Sclareol
 * Stemodene