👉 Ellagitannin is a class of compounds that are produced by plants. They have an unusual and unique structure, where they contain a series of carbon-carbon bonds arranged in a repeating pattern around a central ring. These rings are typically hexagonal or octagonal in shape, with the central ring often being more complex and more highly structured. Ellagitannin is also known as ellagitans because it is found in many plants and has been used traditionally for medicinal purposes. It is believed to
