Compound Monograph
Arctigenin
A dibenzylbutyrolactone lignan and the aglycone of arctiin, found in burdock seed; studied for anti-inflammatory, antiviral and anti-tumour activity.
Classification
Arctigenin is one of the lignans, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
Arctigenin is one of the lignans, found in Burdock, Forsythia and Saussurea.