ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Ellagitannin is a complex compound of plant polyphenols, and it is an effective substance in many commonly used natu-ral drugs. Ellagitannin has been widely used in medicine, cosmetics, food, health care products and the other fields. The article re-viewed the structure source, biological activity and metabolic outcomes of ellagitannin in order to provide basis for the in-depth resear-ches and the resource development of natural medicines rich in tannins.
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Ellagitannin is a complex compound of plant polyphenols, and it is an effective substance in many commonly used natu-ral drugs. Ellagitannin has been widely used in medicine, cosmetics, food, health care products and the other fields. The article re-viewed the structure source, biological activity and metabolic outcomes of ellagitannin in order to provide basis for the in-depth resear-ches and the resource development of natural medicines rich in tannins.