Sophora Japonica Extract, Quercetin 

Part of used: Flower

Test Method: HPLC

Active ingredient: Quercetin

Specs Available: 90-99%

Odor: Characteristic

Appearance: Light yellow powder

CAS NO.: 117-39-5

Molecular Weight: 302.24

Molecular Formula: C15H10O7

Description:

What is Organic Quercetin?

Quercetin, also known as quercetin, quercetin dissolved in glacial acetic acid, alkaline aqueous solution was yellow, almost insoluble in water, ethanol solution taste bitter. Quercetin can be used as drugs, has a good expectorant, cough effect, and some asthma. Quercetin also used for lowering blood pressure, increasing capillary resistance, reducing capillary fragility, expansion of coronary artery, Quercetin play the role of the increase in coronary blood flow. For the treatment of chronic bronchitis. Quercetin is useful of adjuvant therapy in patients with coronary heart disease and hypertension.

Quercetin is a potent antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory activity, protecting cellular structures and blood vessels from the damaging effects of free radicals. It improves blood vessel strength. Quercetin inhibits the activity of catechol-O-methyltransferase that breaks down the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. This effect may lead to elevate the levels of norepinephrine and an increase in energy expenditure and fat oxidation. It also means quercetin acts as an antihistamine leading to the relief of allergies and asthma. As an antioxidant, it reduces LDL cholesterol and offers protection from heart disease.

Function:

1. Quercetin is used for treating conditions of the heart and blood vessels including "hardening of the arteries" (atherosclerosis), high cholesterol, heart disease and circulation problems.

2. Quercetin is also used for diabetes, cataracts, hay fever, peptic ulcer, schizophrenia, inflammation, asthma, gout, viral infections, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), preventing cancer and for treating chronic infections of the prostate.

3. Quercetin is also used to increase endurance and improve athletic performance.

Application:

1. Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is usually made into tablets, capsule and granule to

warm the kidney, strengthen the spleen and enhance human immunity;

2. Applied in food field, it is mainly used in kinds of beverage, liquor and foods to enhance human immunity and anti-aging.