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Gallotannins (including galloyl glucose)
PreliminaryMechanism of Action
Antimicrobial via protein precipitation and membrane disruption; astringent (tissue tightening); antioxidant; anti-diarrheal
Research Notes
BibhitakiAyurvedic
Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against respiratory pathogens (S. pneumoniae, S. aureus); astringent effects support traditional use for cough and diarrhea
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Hydrolyzable tannin
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Gallotannins (including galloyl glucose)
Hydrolyzable tanninAstringent polyphenols with wound-healing properties
Representative pattern: C₂₁H₁₈O₅
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Related Compounds (Hydrolyzable tannin)
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