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A New Flavonol from Athrixia phylicoides (Bush Tea)
Abstract
Athrixia phylicoides (bush tea), belonging to the Asteraceae family, is a popular beverage used as a herbal tea and for medicinal purposes. The processed leaves of bush tea contain 5-hydroxy-6,7,8,3’,4’,5’-hexamethoxyflavon-3-ol as major flavonoid.
KEYWORDS: Athrixia philicoides, bush tea, flavonoids, health beverage, phenols.