Compound Monograph
Gomisin A
A dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan from schisandra, associated with hepatoprotective activity.
Classification
Gomisin A 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? (1)
Gomisin A is one of the lignans, found in Schisandra.