Compound Monograph

Lignan glycosides

Glycoside forms of lignan compounds reported in pau d'arco, sugar-bound phenolic dimers.

Classification

Lignan glycosides are 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)

Lignan glycosides are lignans, found in Pau D'Arco.