1. a yellow crystalline flavonoid compound found in many plants, particularly in celery, green peppers, and chamomile, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Usage: biochemistry; nutrition

Examples

• Luteolin is abundant in artichokes and parsley.
• Researchers studied luteolin’s potential anti-cancer effects.
• The supplement contained high levels of luteolin extract.
• Luteolin gives certain flowers their yellow pigmentation.
• Scientists isolated luteolin from chamomile tea.
• The antioxidant properties of luteolin may benefit heart health.