Gallotannin
Gallotannin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Gallotannin is a polyphenolic compound. It is a type of the commercially available tannins. It acts as a weak acid. Gallotannin is found in the nutgalls formed by insects on twigs of certain oak trees (Quercus infectoria and other Quercus species). It is removed and used as medicine. In the old days it was used as antidote against different poisons.Nowadays, tannic acid is applied topically for the treatment of cold sores, diaper rash, fever blisters and poison ivy. Gallotannin is also taken by mouth and applied directly for bleeding, chronic diarrhea, dysentery, bloody urine, painful joints, persistent coughs, and cancer.
| Trade Name | Gallotannin |
| Generic | Tannic acid |
| Tannic acid Other Names | ácido tánico, Gallotannic acid, Gallotannin, Tannic acid |
| Type | |
| Formula | C76H52O46 |
| Weight | Average: 1701.206 Monoisotopic: 1700.172974194 |
| Groups | Approved |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Gallotannin is indicated for cold sores, fever blisters, diaper rash, minor burn or sunburn and prickly heat. Vaginally, tannic acid is used as a douche for leukorrhea. It has been also indicated for sore throat, inflamed tonsils, spongy or receding gums, and acute dermatitis.
How Gallotannin works
Pharmaceutical grade tannic acid is generally considered to be pentadigalloylglucose. It has an astringent effect. When used internally, it dehydrates tissues when cause reduction in secretions. Externally, it works through formation of protective layer of harder and constricted cells. Gallotannin is thought to exert antiviral and antibacterial effects.
Toxicity
LD50 is 2.26 g/Kg in rats.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Elimination Route
After ingestion it has poor bioavailability, due to large size, high affinity to bound to plasma proteins and low lipid solubility. Its main actions are due to local effects.
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