Asiatic acid is a pentacyclic triterpene that is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It stimulates wound healing by increasing collagen production. Starting material for asiatic acid derivative synthesis for use as: · Anticancer agents · Glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors · Hepatoprotectants Asiatic acid is a pentacyclic triterpene that is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It stimulates wound healing by increasing collagen production. Starting material for asiatic acid derivative synthesis for use as: · Anticancer agents · Glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors · Hepatoprotectants