Hamamelitannin

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Astringent protein-precipitant that contracts tissue; anti-inflammatory via TNF-alpha and IL-1beta inhibition

Research Notes

Hamamelitannin demonstrates potent anti-inflammatory activity. Clinical studies confirm efficacy of witch hazel preparations for atopic dermatitis and haemorrhoids.

Found In 1 Herb

Witch Hazel

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Hydrolysable tannin

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Hamamelitannin

Hydrolysable tanninAstringent polyphenols with wound-healing properties

Representative pattern: C₂₁H₁₈O₅

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Hydrolysable tannin)

Ellagitannins (geraniin, corilagin)(1)Ellagitannins (sanguiin H-6, lambertianin C)(1)Gallotannins(1)

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