Compound Monograph

Lucenin

A C-glycosyl flavone (luteolin di-C-glycoside) reported in passionflower with antioxidant activity.

Classification

Lucenin is one of the flavonoids, 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)

Lucenin is one of the flavonoids, found in Passionflower.