Compound Monograph

Narcissin

A flavonol glycoside (isorhamnetin rutinoside) found in calendula with antioxidant activity.

Classification

Narcissin 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)

Narcissin is one of the flavonoids, found in Calendula.