Introduction:

Luteolin (luteolin) is a natural flavonoids, found in many plants. With various pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, anti-virus, mainly for clinical cough, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, the treatment of cardiovascular disease, treatment, "Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis," SARS, and hepatitis. Luteolin is a flavonoid; more specifically, it is one of the more common flavones. It is thought to play an important role in the human body as an antioxidant, a free radical scavenger, an agent in the prevention of inflammation, a promoter of carbohydrate metabolism, and an immune system modulator. These characteristics of luteolin are also believed to play an important part in the prevention of cancer. Multiple research experiments describe luteolin as a biochemical agent that can dramatically reduce inflammation and the symptoms of septic shock. Luteolin is most often found in leaves, but it is also seen in celery, thyme, dandelion, rinds, barks, clover blossom and ragweed pollen. It has also been isolated from Salvia tomentosa. Dietary sources include celery, green pepper, thyme, perilla, camomile tea, carrots, olive oil, peppermint, rosemary and oregano.

Functions:

1. Luteolin have potential value and exploition in food industry. It have high antimicrobial activity, can against four kind of common food contaminative microorganism.

2. Luteolin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anticancer, and immune-modulating properties to suppress hyperactive immune systems.

3. Luteolin may contribute to the reduction of hyperlipidemia and inbition of oxidative modiflcation.

4. Luteolin is a promising agent for use in ophthalmology,for prevention and treatment of cataract and of vascular eye disorders.

Applications:

1.Applied in food field, peanut shell extract is often used as food additives;

2.Applied in pharmaceutical field, peanut shell extract can play the role of inflammation;

3.Applied in cosmetic field, peanut shell extract is often made into the products of losing weight;

4.Applied in health product field, peanut shell extract is made into capsules with the function of vasodilatation.