Compound Monograph

Spinosin

A C-glycoside flavone from the seeds of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa), studied for sedative, sleep-promoting and memory-supporting effects via serotonergic pathways.

Classification

Spinosin 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? (2)

Spinosin is one of the flavonoids, found in Jujube and Zizyphus.