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Diosmin

Scientific names: Diosmin

Alternate names: 3', 5, 7-trihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone-7-rhamnoglucoside, Bioflavonoid, Bioflavonoid Complex, Bioflavonoid Concentrate, Bioflavonoid Extract, Bioflavonoïde, Bioflavonoïde d'Agrume, Bioflavonoïdes d'Agrumes, Citrus Bioflavones, Citrus Bioflavonoid, Citrus Bioflavonoids, Citrus Bioflavonoid Extract, Citrus Flavones, Citrus Flavonoids, Complexe de Bioflavonoïde, Concentré de Bioflavonoïde, Diosmetin 7-O-rutinoside, Diosmina, Diosmine, Extrait de Bioflavonoïde, Extrait de Bioflavonoïde d'Agrume, Flavonoid, Flavonoïde, Micronised Purified Flavonoid Fraction

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective, Vascular protective

Scientific names: Diosmin

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective, Vascular protective

Background

Diosmin is a chemical called a flavonoid that is found in some plants. It's most commonly found in citrus fruits.

Diosmin might work by reducing swelling and restoring normal vein function. Diosmin also seems to have antioxidant effects. Diosmin is often taken with other plant flavonoids like hesperidin.

Diosmin is most often used for hemorrhoids and poor blood flow. It's also used for back pain and many other conditions, but there's no strong scientific evidence to support most of these uses.

Safety Safety definitions

When taken by mouth: Diosmin is commonly consumed from citrus fruits. Diosmin supplements are possibly safe for most people when used short-term. Diosmin can cause some side effects such as stomach pain, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, and skin redness.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Diosmin is commonly consumed from citrus fruits. Diosmin supplements are possibly safe to take with other flavonoids like hesperidin when pregnant or breast-feeding.

Surgery: Diosmin might prolong bleeding and might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgical procedures. Stop taking diosmin at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Effectiveness

NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.

Possibly effective Effectiveness definitions

Poor circulation that can cause the legs to swell (chronic venous insufficiency or CVI). Taking diosmin by mouth with other flavonoids like hesperidin might help reduce pain by a small amount in people with CVI. It's not clear if taking diosmin alone helps.
Hemorrhoids. Taking diosmin by mouth with other flavonoids like hesperidin seems to reduce symptoms of hemorrhoids and might also help to keep hemorrhoids from coming back.
Leg sore caused by weak blood circulation (venous leg ulcer). Taking diosmin by mouth with other flavonoids like hesperidin while using compression dressings seems to help heal leg ulcers caused by poor circulation.

There is interest in using diosmin for a number of other purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.

Dosing & administration

Diosmin is commonly eaten in citrus fruits. As a supplement, it's usually taken in combination with other flavonoids, particularly hesperidin. It's most often been used by adults in doses of 450-1350 mg by mouth daily for 1-6 months. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.