Condensed tannins

Traditional use

Mechanism of Action

Responsible for astringent activity; precipitate proteins to stop bleeding and tighten tissues

Primary astringent compounds in bark and unripe fruit; bind mucosal proteins to reduce inflammation and diarrhea

Research Notes

Well-established astringent activity from tannin-rich herbs. Consistent with traditional haemostatic and antidiarrheal claims.

Pear TreeWestern

Well-established astringent activity. Consistent with traditional use for diarrhea and wound healing.

Found In 2 Herbs

Orpine

Western

Pear Tree

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Polyphenol

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Condensed tannins

PolyphenolSimple aromatic compounds with antimicrobial properties

Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Polyphenol)

Chlorogenic acids(1)Condensed tannins (proanthocyanidins)(4)Flavonoids and phenolic acids(1)Proanthocyanidins (condensed tannins)(1)Tannins(43)Tannins (condensed)(1)Tannins (gallotannins, ellagitannins)(2)

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