Polygodial

Polygodial (Cas number: 6754-20-7) is an active constituent of Tasmania Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata), Paracress (Spilanthes acmella Ech.) and Water-pepper (Polygonum hydropiper).

Chimically it is a drimane of formula C15H22O2.

It elicts a warm and pungent flavour.