Flavonoids are a large group of phytonutrients or plant chemicals found in fruits, vegetables, herbs, and plants. It is estimated that there are over 6,000 types of flavonoids. They are known for the benefits they provide including their anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic properties. They are used in a variety of nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medicinal and cosmetic applications.
Herbal ingredients containing flavonoids:
Herbs with flavonoids
- Agnus Castus
- Agrimony
- Angelica
- Aniseed
- Apricot
- Arnica
- Artichoke
- Bayberry
- Bilberry
- Bogbean
- Boldo
- Boneset
- Broom
- Buchu
- Burdock
- Burnet
- Butterbur
- Calendula
- Celandine (Greater)
- Celery
- Cereus
- Chamomile (German)
- Chamomile (Roman)
- Chaparral
- Clivers
- Cohosh (Black)
- Coltsfoot
- Corn Silk
- Couchgrass
- Cowslip
- Damiana
- Dandelion
- Devil’s Claw
- Drosera, Elder
- Ephedra
- Eucalyptus
- Euphorbia
- Eyebright
- Fenugreek
- Feverfew
- Figwort
- Frangula
- Fumitory
- Ginkgo
- Gravel Root
- Ground Ivy
- Hawthorn
- Hops
- Horehound (Black)
- Horehound (White)
- Horsechestnut
- Hydrangea
- Hydrocotyle
- Java Tea
- Juniper
- Kava
- Lemon Verbena
- Lime Flower
- Liquorice
- Marshmallow
- Maté
- Meadowsweet
- Melissa
- Milk thistle
- Mistletoe
- Motherwort
- Nettle
- Parsley
- Passionflower
- Plantain
- Pulsatilla
- Raspberry
- Red Clover
- Rhodiola
- Rhubarb
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Sarsaparilla
- Saw Palmetto
- Scullcap
- Senna
- Shepherd’s Purse
- Squill
- St John’s Wort
- Stone Root
- Thyme
- Uva-Ursi
- Wild Carrot
- Wild Lettuce
- Willow
- Witch Hazel
- Yarrow
Source: Flavonoids: an overview
