Compound Monograph
Esculin
A coumarin glycoside found in horse chestnut, associated with vascular and venous support.
Classification
Esculin is one of the coumarins, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Esculin is one of the coumarins, found in Horse Chestnut.