Rutin, quercetin-3-rutinoside, is a citrus flavonoid glycoside as a yellow needle-like crystal, sparingly soluble in water but enhanced in hot solvents, exhibiting P-vitamin activity for vascular permeability reduction and antioxidant effects, sourced from buckwheat per Sigma-Aldrich botanicals.
Rutin
In capillary-strengthening supplements for varicose veins; in anti-bruising creams; in food preservatives for lipid oxidation control; in ophthalmic drops for diabetic retinopathy; and in herbal complexes for joint inflammation in wellness markets.
Safe with occasional GI upset; potentiates anticoagulants. Low absorption requires formulation aids; patch test for topical uses and monitor for flavone sensitivities in batch releases.
Packaged in 15 kg vacuum-sealed foil laminates within fiber boxes. Store in dehumidified botanical warehouses with UV filters.