Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A compound, C15H10O5, formed by the hydrolysis of apiin. It crystallizes in bright-yellow needles.

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  • noun organic chemistry A flavone, that exists as a glycoside in many plants, that reverses the adverse effects of cyclosporine

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Examples

  • Chamomile contains natural anti-inflammatories including apigenin, which is similar in action to that of non asteroidal anti-inflammatories NSAIDS.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Chamomile contains natural anti-inflammatories including apigenin, which is similar in action to that of non asteroidal anti-inflammatories NSAIDS.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Chamomile contains natural anti-inflammatories including apigenin, which is similar in action to that of non asteroidal anti-inflammatories NSAIDS.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Chamomile contains natural anti-inflammatories including apigenin, which is similar in action to that of non asteroidal anti-inflammatories NSAIDS.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Previous studies have shown that apigenin, which is found in celery, parsley, red wine, tomato sauce and other plant-based foods, may also be beneficial in protecting against ovarian cancer.

    Arab Times Kuwait English Daily 2010

  • Previous studies have shown that apigenin, which is found in celery, parsley, red wine, tomato sauce and other plant-based foods, may also be beneficial in protecting against ovarian cancer.

    Arab Times Kuwait English Daily 2010

  • Previous studies have shown that apigenin, which is found in celery, parsley, red wine, tomato sauce and other plant-based foods, may also be beneficial in protecting against ovarian cancer.

    Reuters: Top News 2010

  • And it is a top source of the antioxidant flavonoid apigenin, which is said to protect the prostate.

    WBAY Action 2 News 2009

  • The most recent studies are focusing now on apigenin and BITC that show a complementary cancer prevention inclination.

    Which cruciferious vegetables help prevent cancer, according to latest studies? 2009

  • Also being researched are what scientists are calling anti-cancer compounds found in low concentrations in parsley, celery, and artichokes called apigenin.

    Which cruciferious vegetables help prevent cancer, according to latest studies? 2009

  • The latter include plant compounds such as apigenin, found in parsley, chamomile and celery, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

    What are the real signs of a healthy gut? A user’s guide Ian Sample 2023

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