(S)-柚皮素

溶于乙醇、乙醚和苯，几乎不溶于水。 来源于漆树科植物梗树(Amacardi-um occidentale L.)果实的核壳等

具有抗菌、抗炎、抗癌、解痉和利胆作用

一种葡萄柚中常见的黄酮类化合物，具有抗氧化、自由基清除剂、抗炎化合物、碳水化合物代谢促进剂和免疫系统调节剂的作用。
Naringenin is a flavonoid commonly found in grapefruits which functions as an antioxidant, free radical scavenger, anti-inflammatory compound, carbohydrate metabolism promoter, and immune system modulator. Studies indicate that in vitro Naringenin reduces oxidative damage to DNA. In addition, Naringenin potently inhibits the secretion of very-low-density lipoproteins by cells. Furthermore, Naringenin has been shown to reduce cholesterol concentrations in hepatocytes and plasma cells via inhibiting HMGCR (HMG-CoA reductase). Studies conducted on Hepatitis C virus particles demonstrate that Naringenin can inhibit the virus via a PPAR-mediated mechanism by inhibiting the long term assembly of the virus.