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
- Inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)
- Antimicrobial activity
- Antioxidant activity
- Anti-inflammatory activity
- Anticancer activity