Compound Monograph
Arctiin
A lignan glycoside (the glucoside of arctigenin) concentrated in burdock seed, investigated for anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects; it is hydrolysed to arctigenin in the body.
Classification
Arctiin 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)
Arctiin is one of the lignans, found in Burdock, Forsythia and Saussurea.