Which key aromatic and active compounds does this schisandra berry oil contain?
Schisandra berry oil is dominated by dibenzocyclooctadiene lignans and unsaturated fatty acids, giving it a unique blend of aroma and bioactivity.
Key Compounds
| Compound | Molecular formula | Reference level | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schisandrin (Schisandrol A / 五味子醇甲) | C₂₄H₃₂O₇ | ≥ 0.40% (ChP 2025); 2.25% (CSFE) | Sedative, liver-protective, antioxidant |
| Schisandrin B (γ-Schisandrin / 五味子乙素) | C₂₈H₃₂O₇ | 0.20% (crude drug); 2.89% (CSFE) | Hepatoprotective, anti-tumor, anti-HIV |
| Schisantherin A (五味子酯甲) | C₂₉H₂₆O₉ | Present | Hepatoprotective, liver-enzyme lowering |
| Schisandrin A (Deoxyschisandrin / 五味子甲素) | C₂₃H₂₈O₆ | Present | Hepatoprotective, antiviral |
| Schisandrin C (五味子丙素) | Present | Apoptosis induction | |
| Schisanhenol (五味子酚) | Present | Antioxidant | |
| Schisandra polysaccharides | — | Present | Immune modulation |
| Linoleic acid (亚油酸) | C₁₈H₃₂O₂ | Major fatty acid | Lipid-lowering, skin care |
| α-Linolenic acid, oleic acid | — | Dominant unsaturated FA | Cardiovascular support |
- CSFE extract: total lignans 18–25%; effective fraction ≥ 50% of the extract
- North Wu Wei Zi oil contains markedly higher schisandrin, schisandrin B, and fatty acids than South (S. sphenanthera) oil
- ORAC antioxidant value up to 15,000 μmol TE/100 g on premium coupled-process grades
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
