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Sophoraflavanone G

Sophoraflavanone G is a volatile phytoncide, released into the atmosphere, soil and ground water, by plants of the genus Sophora. Species include Sophora pachycarpa and Sophora exigua, all found to grow within the United States in a variety of soil types, within temperate conditions, no lower than 0 °F. Sophoraflavanone G is released in order to protect the plant against harmful protozoa, bacteria, and fungi. Sophoraflavanone G, also called kushenin, is a flavonoid compound.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Sophora exigua
Genus: Sophora