myricitrin

**Myricitrin** is a naturally occurring glycosyloxyflavone, specifically the 3-O-rhamnoside of myricetin, with molecular formula **C21H20O12** and CAS number **17912-87-7**[2]. It is isolated from plants such as Myrica cerifera and Myrtus communis. Myricitrin exhibits **potent antioxidant** and **radical scavenging** activities, together with reported **antimutagenic** and **anti-allergic** effects[2]. Its biological actions include inhibition of mutagenicity (including inhibition against agents like nifuroxazide, aflatoxin B1, and H2O2) and general cytoprotective effects. Myricitrin is a reference standard in chemical analysis of herbal preparations and is found in several food and medicinal plant extracts[2]. The mechanism of action is primarily through scavenging reactive oxygen species, reducing oxidative stress, and potentially modulating inflammatory responses.

Other names

myricetrincannabiscitrinmiricitirnmyricitrinemetricationmyricitroside