Schisandra chinensis contains many bioactive compounds, including lignans, triterpenes, phenolic acids, flavonoids, essential oils, and polysaccharides. Lignans are mainly responsible for the pro-health properties. These compounds are predominant in schisandra chinensis fruits, but can also be found in the leaves, shoots, and seeds. The most widely represented groups of schisandra chinensis lignans are dibenzocyclooctadiene lignans, which are often referred [...]