What is "punicalin"

n. (context organic compound English) A particular ellagitannin.

Punicalin is an ellagitannin. It can be found in Punica granatum (pomegranate) or in the leaves of Terminalia catappa, a plant used to treat dermatitis and hepatitis. It is also reported in Combretum glutinosum, all three species being Myrtales, the two last being Combretaceae.

It is a highly active carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.