Rutin is a flavanoid obtained by extraction from the vegetable raw material, Scphora japonica L.
It is vital in its ability to increase the strength of the capillaries (blood vessels) and to regulate their permeability. It assists Vitamin C in keeping collagen, the intercellular "cement" in healthy condition; it is essential for the proper absorption and use of vitamin C; it prevents Vitamin C from being destroyed in the body by oxidation; it is beneficial in hypertension; it helps hemorrhages and ruptures in the capillaries and connective tissues and builds a protective barrier against infections.