Monoside is an iridoid glycoside compound found mainly in dogwood and elderberry. It has various pharmacological effects such as anti-oxidation, anti-apoptosis, increase neurotrophic, promote nerve growth, reduce blood viscosity, anti-coagulation, anti-platelet aggregation, protect endothelial cells and cardiomyocytes, inhibit melanin formation, promote fracture healing, and lower blood sugar (refer to relevant literature)
