Dicaffeoylquinic acid is naturally occurring polyphenolic compound found in plants like fennel and coffee. It is characterized by two caffeic acid molecules linked via ester bonds to one quinic acid molecule. 1, 5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid (1,5-DCQA) is considered as a potent and nontoxic inhibitor of HIV-1 replication.

Biochemical and physiol actions are phenolic compound found in artichoke. Antioxidant and choleretic properties. Potential immunosuppressive agent.