Amentoflavone

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Description

Amentoflavone is a type of Bioflavonoid which consists of two Apigenin structures bonded together.

 

Health Benefits of Amentoflavone

Nervous System

 Amentoflavone is speculated to alleviate Depression (it is known that Amentoflavone binds to Benzodiazepine Receptors on GABAa Receptors via a similar mechanism to Pharmaceutical Benzodiazepines).  [1]

 

Herbal Source of Amentoflavone  [2]

 Amentoflavone is a constituent of Saint John’s Wort.

 

Availability of Amentoflavone

Saint John’s Wort Products

 Amentoflavone is not available as a singular supplement, although its therapeutic effects can be derived from the use of Saint John’s Wort.

 

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