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rutin Chem.|ˈruːtɪn| Also † -ine. [a. G. rutin (A. Weiss 1842, in Pharm. Centralbl. XIII. 903), f. L. rūta rue n.2: see -in1.] A yellow crystalline phenolic glycoside, C27H30O16, found in several plant species (notably common rue, buckwheat, and capers) which possesses vasopressor properties and is taken to reduce blood pressure.
1857[see rutic a.]. 1868Watts Dict. Chem. V. 139 According to Stein, safflower yellow is uncrystallisable rutin. 1895Naturalist 24 The leaves contain a considerable quantity of a tannin which..seems associated with rutin. 1967Times Rev. Industry Feb. 118/1 (Advt.), High blood pressure? Rutin, the natural product, has helped thousands of sufferers. 1977Martindale's Extra Pharmacopoeia (ed. 27) 1697/2 Rutin was formerly used in the treatment of disease states characterised by capillary bleeding associated with increased capillary fragility but evidence of its value is inconclusive. attrib.1868Watts Dict. Chem. V. 141 Rutin sugar..isomeric with glucose..is not fermentable. |