Compound Monograph
Schisandrin A
A dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan that is a characteristic bioactive constituent of Schisandra chinensis.
Classification
Schisandrin 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)
Schisandrin A is one of the lignans, found in Schisandra.