Phenolipids is a composition containing a phenolics complexed to a glycolipid or phospolipid, where phenolics could be one or more phenolic compound or a plant extract rich in phenolic compounds. A method for making a complex (Phenolipids) of a phenolics and a glycolipid or phospholipid by combining a plant extract and a glycolipid or phospholipid in a solvent medium selected from water and ethyl acetate.