Gallic acid (3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid) is a natural polyhydroxyphenolic compound and a free radical scavenger that inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). It possesses various activities, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.
- Natural polyhydroxyphenolic compound
- Free radical scavenger that inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)
- Exhibits antimicrobial properties
- Exhibits antioxidant properties
- Exhibits anti-inflammatory properties
- Exhibits anticancer properties