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== Origins ==
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Arctigenin is a naturally occurring plant lignan found in certain plants of the Asteraceae family. [1] [2]
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Lignans, which are a class of estrogen like compounds dubbed phytoestrogens, have been shown to have several promising anti-viral and anti-carcinogenic effects.
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The lignan, Arctigenin, can be isolated from leaves of the plant ''Arctium lappa''; more commonly known as the Burdock or Greater Burdock.
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This is for Tyson and Chris to add their poster information.


Origins

Arctigenin is a naturally occurring plant lignan found in certain plants of the Asteraceae family. [1] [2]

Lignans, which are a class of estrogen like compounds dubbed phytoestrogens, have been shown to have several promising anti-viral and anti-carcinogenic effects.

The lignan, Arctigenin, can be isolated from leaves of the plant Arctium lappa; more commonly known as the Burdock or Greater Burdock.