Basic information about  Luteolin

Product Name: Luteolin
Botanical source: Arachis hypogaea L.
Active ingredient: Luteolin
Specification: 5%~98% Luteolin
Analysis method: HPLC
Characters: Light yellow crystal powder
CAS NO.: 491-70-3
Molecular formula: C15H10O6
Molecular Weight: 286.24
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, methanol,ethanol,acetone etc.
Usage: Pharmaceuticals, healthcares. 

 

Description of Luteolin

Luteolin is a naturally occurring molecule known as bioflavonoid, often found in foods including parsley, artichoke leaves, celery, peppers, olive oil, rosemary, lemons, peppermint, sage, thyme, and many others. Luteolin is thought to play 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.

 

Applications of Luteolin 

1.Applied in food field, peanut shell extract is often used as food additives;
2.Applied in pharmaceutical field, peanut shell extract can play the role of inflammation;
3.Applied in cosmetic field, peanut shell extract is often made into the products of losing weight;
4.Applied in health product field, peanut shell extract is made into capsules with the function of vasodilatation.

Functions of Luteolin 

Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-virus;
2.Anti-tumor effect. Especially having a good inhibition on prostate cancer and breast cancer;
3.Relaxing and protecting vascular;
4.Reducing the level of hepatic fibrosis and protect liver cells from damages.