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

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

See also

Isoorientin (or homoorientin) is the luteolin-6-C-glucoside.

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