luteolin Herb Source
Gentianopsis paludosa     Valeriana amurensis Smir. ex Komar.        Lonicera japonica Thunb.
luteolin Synonyms
3’,4’,5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone  Digitoflavone  Cyanidenon
luteolin Molecular Formula and Molecular Weight
C15H10O6; 286.24         
luteolin Melting Point
131-132℃      (Monohydrate)
luteolin Solubility
luteolin Sparingly soluble in water, Sol in alkalies (Monohydrate).

luteolin Pharmacology
Luteolin is a naturally occurring compound found in foods including parsley, artichoke leaves, celery, peppers, olive oil, rosemary, lemons, peppermint, sage, thyme, and many others.

Luteolin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anticancer, and immune-modulating properties to suppress hyperactive immune systems.

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.

Externally luteolin can be used for skin allergic/inflammatory disorders and for skin cancer prevention