Does Propolis Contain Tannins?

Although polyphenols have been reported as common constituents of propolis, tannins have rarely been mentioned as its constituents. Propolis samples from seven localities in Brazil were analyzed for detection of proanthocyanidins (condensed tannins) and determination of the tannin content. Positive...

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Main Authors: Marco A. S. Mayworm, Carolina A. Lima, Augusto C. B. Tomba, Caroline C. Fernandes-Silva, Maria L. F. Salatino, Antonio Salatino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/613647