Name

Rutin

Action

A flavone glycoside found in Buckwheat, Tobacco, Eucalyptus etc. it is part of the Vitamin P complex (Bioflavonoids) used as a protection against capillary fragility. Prescribed by herbalists for high blood pressure, varicose veins, hardening of arteries, chilblains.

Uses

For Capillary Protection, Overall Health Maintenance.

Food Source

Popular source is Eucalyptus.

Found In

MAXvits

The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’.
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