Rutin

Rutin is sometimes also called Vitamin P, although it is not an essential compound for humans. Rutin is also known as rutoside. It’s a glycoside flavonoid that consists of rhamnose, glucose and quercetin.  It can be found in plants of the genus Citrus, in buckwheat, red wine, peppermint, eucalyptus, in the leaves and petals of the genus Rheum and in other vegetables. It’s used for its ability to reduce capillary fragility.