Quercetin
Plant Origin: Sophorae Japonica
Part Used: Pagodatree flower bud, 100% Natural
Appearance:Fine Yellow Crystalline Powder
Specification: Quercetin 95% By HPLC; Quercetin 98% By UV
CAS No.: 117-39-5
Molecular Formula: C15H10O7
Molecular Weight: 302.23
Melting Point: 314ºC
Functions:
Relieving cough and removing sputum
Relieving Asthma, and treating chronic bronchitis
Lowering blood pressure, and blood fat, and increasing blood flow of coronary artery
Auxiliary therapy for coronary artery heart diseases and high blood pressure
Enhancing capillary resistance, and Reducing blood capillary brittleness
What Is Quercetin?
Quercetin is a type of flavonoid antioxidant that's found in plant foods, including leafy greens, tomatoes, berries and broccoli. Quercetin is a phytochemical that is part of the coloring found in the skins of apples and red onions. It has been isolated and is sold as a dietary supplement.
(1) It's technically considered a "plant pigment," which is exactly why it's found in deeply colored, nutrient-packed fruits and veggies.
Considered one of the most abundant antioxidants in the human diet, quercetin plays an important part in fighting free radical damage, the effects of aging and inflammation.
(2) While you can get plenty of quercetin from eating a healthy diet, some people also take quercetin supplements for their strong anti-inflammatory effects.
According to the Department of Pathology and Diagnostics at the University of Verona in Italy, quercetin and other flavonoids are "anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agents" with potential to be expressed positively in different cell types in both animals and humans. Research shows that quercetin may help to prevent cancer, especially prostate cancer.
(3) Flavonoid polyphenols are most beneficial for down-regulating or suppressing inflammatory pathways and functions. Quercetin is considered the most diffused and known nature-derived flavonol there is, showing strong effects on immunity and inflammation caused by leukocytes and other intracellular signals.
Indications:
One of the many health benefits of quercetin is that it acts as a potent antioxidant combating the destructive "free radical" molecules that play a part in many diseases.
Quercetin also has healthful anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy effects. It inhibits the production and release of histamine and other allergic/inflammatory mediators, making it of value for allergies, particularly allergies to pollen. It may also be helpful for hayfever, hives, sinusitis, asthma, and inflammation disorders.
Quercetin, along with other flavonoids, can also improve the health of capillaries. In addition, quercetin, along with other flavonoids, can improve the health of connective tissues. Therefore, the many health benefits of quercetin include alleviating bruising, edema, varicose veins, and fragile capillaries.
In test tube and animal studies quercetin has shown to have anti-cancer effects. In fact, flavonoids from fruits and vegetables have long been thought to be very important substances to possibly help prevent cancer.
One study suggests that quercetin is helpful for prostate health. More specifically, in a double-blind study quercetin was effective in non-bacterial chronic prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland).
Test tube, animal, and some population-based studies suggest that quercetin, resveratrol, and catechins -- all flavonoids -- reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a narrowing of the arteries from a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque that can lead to heart attack or stroke. However, studies in people are needed to confirm these findings.
Quercetin has also been shown to be a strong inhibitor of human lens aldose reductase - an enzyme that plays a part in the formation of diabetic cataract, neuropathy, and retinopathy.
Lastly, quercetin enhances the action of vitamin C, another antioxidant.
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