Proanthocyanidins (condensed tannins)

In vitro / Animal

Polyphenol

Mechanism of Action

Potent astringent and anti-inflammatory oligomers; reduce tissue permeability and inhibit inflammatory mediator release

Research Notes

AlderWestern

Well-established astringent and anti-inflammatory activity in preclinical and traditional use contexts.

Found In 1 Herb

Alder

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Polyphenol

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Proanthocyanidins (condensed tannins)

PolyphenolSimple aromatic compounds with antimicrobial properties

Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Polyphenol)

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

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