Scopoletin (7-Hydroxy-6-methoxycoumarin, gelseminic acid, chrysatropic acid, esculetin-6-methyl ether) is a Phytochemical belonging to the group of Coumarins (includes umbelliferone and esculetin).
• Pure scopoletin is a yellow to beige crystalline powder.
• Scopoletin is found in Noni Fruit, Manaca, Passionflower, Stevia
Formula: C10H8O4
Actions of Scopoletin
• Blood pressure regulating
• Bacteriostatic
• Anti-Inflammatory
• Serotonin regulating
Health Benefits of Scopoletin
Cardiovascular System
• Scopoletin seems to regulate the blood pressure (lowering it when high and Raising it when too low).
Foods & Cardiovascular System
Infections
• Scopoletin has bacteriostatic activity against various species of bacteria (including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus sp., Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa).
Foods & Infections
Respiratory System
• Scopoletin has Anti-Inflammatory activity useful to the treatment of bronchial illnesses and Asthma.
Foods & Respiratory System
The Brain & Nervous System
• Scopoletin regulates the Hormone serotonin, helpful in reducing Anxiety and Depression.
Foods & Nervous System
