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Polyphenol — herbalism term · PlantSage glossary

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Polyphenol defined

— Multi-ring antioxidant plant compounds.

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The definition

Broad category of plant compounds with multiple phenol rings — includes flavonoids, tannins, lignans, stilbenes. Strongly antioxidant, often anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective.

Mechanism

Electron donation to free radicals; modulation of signaling pathways (NF-κB, Nrf2); interaction with gut microbiota.

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Example plants

Classic species in this category from the PlantSage archive.

Tea Plant
Camellia sinensis
Olive
Olea europaea
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Common Grape Vine
Vitis vinifera
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See also

Flavonoid

Pigmented polyphenols with broad benefits.

Tannin

Polyphenols that bind and precipitate proteins.

Antioxidant

Neutralises oxidative damage.

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