Compound Monograph

Gomisin N

A dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan from schisandra (Schisandra chinensis).

Classification

Gomisin N 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 N is one of the lignans, found in Schisandra.