Compound Monograph
Schisandrol B
A dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan (gomisin) from Schisandra chinensis, one of its characteristic constituents.
Classification
Schisandrol B 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)
Schisandrol B is one of the lignans, found in Schisandra.