Vitexin

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory via COX-2 and NF-kB inhibition; cardioprotective via ischemia-reperfusion injury reduction

Sedative and anxiolytic via GABAergic modulation; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant flavone with documented antibacterial and antidiabetic activity

Research Notes

HawthornWestern

Demonstrated cardioprotective effects in animal models of myocardial ischemia. Reduces infarct size and oxidative stress markers. Contributes to the overall cardiotonic profile of hawthorn extract.

PassionflowerWestern

Vitexin and isovitexin contribute to passionflower sedative effects. RCTs show passionflower extract comparable to oxazepam for generalized anxiety disorder with fewer side effects.

Purple LoosestrifeWestern

Flavone C-glycoside with documented anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and emerging antidiabetic activity.

Found In 3 Herbs

3D Molecular Structure

Flavone C-glycoside

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Vitexin

Flavone C-glycosideSugar-bound molecules that control drug release in the body

Representative pattern: C₁₅H₁₀O₃

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Live Research

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