Castalagin

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Dominant hydrolyzable ellagitannin providing astringent activity by precipitating mucosal proteins; antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus spp.; strong antioxidant

Research Notes

Sweet ChestnutWestern

Antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus species confirmed in vitro. Antioxidant capacity well documented. Astringent mechanism consistent with ellagitannin class pharmacology.

Found In 1 Herb

Sweet Chestnut

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Ellagitannin

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Castalagin

EllagitanninAstringent polyphenols with wound-healing properties

Representative pattern: C₂₁H₁₈O₅

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Ellagitannin)

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

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