Rutin
Rutin, a natural citrus bioflavonoid, is extracted from the dry buds of sophora japonical. It’s a tasteless, yellow or greenish-yellow crystalline powder that becomes plastic when heated between 185°C and 192°C and discomposed at 215°C, it’s practically insoluble in wate while soluble in methanol and ethanol.
Known as a kind of vitamin p, rutin acts as a powderful antioxidant fighting with free radicals and strengthens the capillaries so as to help people suffering from arteriosclerosis or high blood pressure, together with other bioflavonoid, rutin protects capillaries, prevent bruising, and intensify the effect of vitamin c in the body, it provides natural antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy properties. |