Luteolin

Botanical Resource:      Arachis hypogaea L

CAS No.:              491-70-3
Molecular formula:      C₁₅H₁₀O₆
Molecular weight:       286.23
Product Specification     Luteolin 98%

Product Introduction

Luteolin is a flavonoid, more specifically, it is one of the more common flavones. It plays an important role in the human body as an antioxidant, a free radical scavenger, an agent in the prevention of inflammation, a promoter of carbohydrate metabolism, and an immune system modulator. It also believed to play an important role in the prevention of cancer. Research describes luteolin as a biochemical agent that can dramatically reduce inflammation and the symptoms of septic shock. Luteolin is classified as an ingredient of expectorant which ejects phlegm or other material from the throat or lungs by decreasing its viscosity or stimulating secretion of mucus by the respiratory tract mucosa. Luteolin is a potent hypoglycemic agent and improves insulin sensitivity. Luteolin may help promote healthy blood glucose levels and help in weight management for Syndrome X. 

Physiological Functions

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation, anti-cancer, eliminating phlegm, etc.

Applications

l    Pharmaceutical stuff

l    Functional food and food additive