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Ellagic acid

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity; contributes to astringent tone of bark and leaf preparations; shows preliminary antiproliferative effects in vitro.
Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory via NF-κB and COX-2 inhibition; anti-proliferative (cell cycle arrest); hepatoprotective via CYP450 modulation
Antioxidant; anti-proliferative; anti-inflammatory through NF-kB modulation
Hydrolysis product of ellagitannins with antioxidant and antiproliferative properties; contributes to mucosal tissue healing
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound with experimental anticancer and antidiabetic activity
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory; inhibits atherosclerotic progression; endothelial protective mechanisms
Antioxidant compound with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties; breakdown product of ellagitannins
Hydrolysis product of ellagitannins with antioxidant and antiproliferative properties; relevance to colorectal cancer prevention research
Anti-mutagenic; antioxidant; anti-proliferative; hepatoprotective
Antioxidant and antiproliferative activity; contributes to astringency and tissue protection on mucosal surfaces

Research Notes

Ellagic acid demonstrates antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects across numerous in vitro studies and animal models. Preliminary antiproliferative activity has been observed in cancer cell lines. Clinical evidence specific to Castanea dentata-derived ellagic acid is absent.

BibhitakiAyurvedic

Extensively studied antioxidant and chemopreventive agent; hepatoprotective effects confirmed in animal models of CCl4-induced liver damage; anti-cancer activity in colon, prostate, and breast cancer cell lines

Ellagic acid from black walnut contributes antioxidant and potential anti-cancer effects. It has been studied for chemopreventive properties in colorectal cancer models.

CinquefoilWestern

Antioxidant and antiproliferative properties well established. Metabolised to urolithins by gut microbiota for systemic anti-inflammatory effects.

MedlarWestern

Documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Hydrolysis product of ellagitannins with emerging anticancer research interest.

Ellagic acid reduces oxidative vascular damage and atherosclerotic lipid accumulation in cardiovascular disease models. Metabolite of punicalagin with independent cardiovascular benefits. Present in pomegranate extracts.

SilverweedWestern

Ellagic acid demonstrates established antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Hydrolysis product of the ellagitannin fraction.

Antiproliferative activity demonstrated in multiple cancer cell lines. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties well established. Metabolised to urolithins by gut microbiota.

TriphalaAyurvedic

Anti-cancer effects in cell lines (colon, breast). Hepatoprotective in animal models. Released from ellagitannins by gut microbiota.

Ellagic acid is a well-studied polyphenol with established antioxidant and antiproliferative activity. Contributes to the astringent and protective properties of strawberry leaf preparations.

Found In 10 Herbs

3D Molecular Structure

Phenolic lactone (ellagitannin metabolite)
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Ellagic acid

Phenolic lactone (ellagitannin metabolite)Simple aromatic compounds with antimicrobial properties

Representative pattern: C₂₁H₁₈O₅

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen

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