Compound Monograph

Santin

A methylated flavonol (flavonoid aglycone) reported in feverfew and related Asteraceae plants.

Classification

Santin 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)

Santin is one of the flavonoids, found in Feverfew.