Compound Monograph

Iso-8-hydroxy-lariciresinol

A lignan (hydroxylariciresinol derivative) reported in pau d'arco (Tabebuia/Handroanthus).

Classification

Iso-8-hydroxy-lariciresinol 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)

Iso-8-hydroxy-lariciresinol is one of the lignans, found in Pau D'Arco.