Orientin


Orientin is a flavone, a chemical flavonoid-like compound. It is the 8-C glucoside of luteolin.

Natural occurrences

Orientin is found in Adonis vernalis, in Anadenanthera colubrina and Anadenanthera peregrina, and in the Phyllostachys nigra bamboo leaves
; In food
Orientin is also reported in the passion flower, the Açaí palm, buckwheat sprouts, and in millets.

Identification in Natural Plants

The identification of orientin has been reported widely. Its identification using mass spectrometry is established