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The objective of this research was to examine the radical scavenging activity of traditional Japanese herbs. Samples used in the experiments were gennoshoko (Geranium nepalense var. thunbergii), yomogi (Artemisia vulgaris var.indica), senburi (Swertia japonica), iwa-tobacco (Conandron ramondioides),
Different types of ellagitannins are reported to have various biological activities, such as antioxidant, antiviral, and antitumor activities. However, there are few definitive studies on the absorption and metabolism of ellagitannins. This review compares the absorption and metabolism of
The success of green tea as a cancer preventive is based on evidence that green tea contains tannins and antioxidants, does not show toxicity in humans and has long traditional use in Asia. In the light of this, herbal medicines are now also attracting attention as potential sources of cancer