Compound Monograph

Saponarin

A flavone C-glycoside reported in passionflower and cereal sprouts, part of the flavonoid glycoside class.

Classification

Saponarin 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)

Saponarin is one of the flavonoids, found in Passionflower.