Vescalagin

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Co-dominant ellagitannin with anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, and antiviral activity; studied as a gut-microbiome modulator

Research Notes

Sweet ChestnutWestern

In vitro anticarcinogenic activity and gut microbiome modulation documented. Antiviral activity demonstrated against select viral targets. Anti-inflammatory mechanism consistent with class.

Found In 1 Herb

Sweet Chestnut

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Ellagitannin

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Vescalagin

EllagitanninAstringent polyphenols with wound-healing properties

Representative pattern: C₂₁H₁₈O₅

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Ellagitannin)

Agrimoniin(2)Castalagin(1)Chebulagic acid(2)Chebulinic acid(3)Corilagin(1)Geraniin(2)Punicalagin(1)Tormentillin(1)

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