Agrimoniin

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Astringent effect on GI mucosa; inhibits pathogenic bacterial adhesion through mucin-tannin complexation

Potent dimeric ellagitannin providing primary astringent and anti-inflammatory activity; precipitates mucosal proteins to reduce secretion and inflammation

Research Notes

AgrimonyWestern

Agrimoniin demonstrates antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species through biofilm inhibition. Supports mucosal integrity in inflammatory diarrhea.

CinquefoilWestern

Agrimoniin is a well-characterised dimeric ellagitannin distributed across Rosaceae astringent herbs including tormentil and agrimony. Astringent and anti-inflammatory activity documented in vitro.

Found In 2 Herbs

Agrimony

Western

Cinquefoil

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Ellagitannin

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Agrimoniin

EllagitanninAstringent polyphenols with wound-healing properties

Representative pattern: C₂₁H₁₈O₅

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Ellagitannin)

Castalagin(1)Chebulagic acid(2)Chebulinic acid(3)Corilagin(1)Geraniin(2)Punicalagin(1)Tormentillin(1)Vescalagin(1)

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