Hypernym

noun

any of a class of flavonoids that have the 3-hydroxyflavone backbone.

Substance_meronym

noun

southeastern Asian perennial with aromatic roots

noun

Chinese perennial with pyramidal racemes of white flowers and pungent aromatic roots used medicinally and as flavoring

noun

a resinous mixture that honey bees collect from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources.

galangin 1

noundomain: substance

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English

Definition

a flavonol found in high concentrations in Alpinia officinarum (lesser galangal) and Helichrysum aureonitens.

Examples

1.Galangin has been shown to have in vitro antibacterial and antiviral activity.

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