Compound Monograph

Lignans

A class of phenylpropanoid dimers found in bupleurum, eleuthero, schisandra, and nettle with antioxidant properties.

Classification

Lignans are a class of plant constituents. Phenylpropanoid dimers with antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and phytoestrogen activity.

Where Does It Come From? (4)

Plants and supplements in the database that list lignans among their constituents.