Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2495722 Pharmacognosy Journal 2013 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
Flavonoids are one of the secondary metabolites belongs to a polyphenolic group, and are commonly found from different parts of the plant sources like fruit, vegetables, nuts, stems, seeds, flowers, tea, wine, propolis and honey. Flavonoids have been used in different ailments like anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral activity etc. In the past decade, Morin Hydrate (3,5,7,2′,4′-pentahydroxyflavone) a poly phenol compound has been extensively studied for different pharmacological activities in various human disorders, with slight side effects. This mini-review summarises the origin, nomenclature and highlights of its pharmacological activities.
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