Table 21.1
(continued)
Source
Plant
parts
Tannins obtained
Indications
References
Quercus robur
(L.)
Family:
Fagaceae
Bark
Grandinin, castalagin,
glucogallin
Diarrhoea, oral mucosa or skin inflammation,
hemorrhoids
Mämmelä et al.
(2000)
Rhus chinensis
(Mill.)
Family:
Anacardiaceae
Gall
(Chinese
gall)
Chinese gallotannin
Antiseptic, burn therapy,
traumatic injuries,
haemorrhoids, and ulcers
in the mouth
Djakpo and Yao
(2010)
Sanguisorba
officinalis
(L.)
Family:
Rosaceae
Root
Sanguiin H-6
Dysentery with blood,
nosebleeds, burns
Tsukahara et al.
(2001)
Saraca indica
Family:
Leguminosae
Bark
Catechol
Oxytocic, larvicidal activity
Mathew et al.
(2009)
Syzygium cumini
Bark
Corilagin and related
ellagitannins
Sore throat, bronchitis,
asthma, dysentery and ulcers
Lanitis et al.
(2012)
Terminalia
arjuna
(Arjuna)
Family:
Combretaceae
Stem
bark
b-sitosterol
Cardioprotection, angina pectoris, hypercholesterolemia
treatment
Bharani et al.
(2002)
Terminalia
belerica
(Bahera)
Family:
Combretaceae
Dried
mature
fruits
Gallic acid, chebulagic acid
Anti-diabetic and anti-oxidant
Hazra et al.
(2010)
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