Tannins

Question 1

ALAGAW

Answer 1

Fragrant permna
Premna odorata
Verbenaceae
premna odorosides, cyanogenic substance antiparasitic, carminative

Question 2

DATILES

Answer 2

Cherry tree, aratiles
Mutingia calabura
Muntingiaceae
tannin, triterpene steroid,calcium oxalate antispasmodic,emollient, antiseptic

Question 3

DUHAT

Answer 3

Black plum
Eugenia cumini 
Myrtaceae
tannin
for treatment of diarrhea, promotes diuresis, used as mouthwash

Question 4

MAHOGANY

Answer 4

Honduran mahogany, Honduras mahogany, big leaf mahogany, or West Indian mahogany Swietenia macrophylla
Meliaceae
catechin, epicatechin
antimicrobial, antiseptic, disinfectant, tonic, astringent

Question 5

SAGING

Answer 5

Banana 
Musa sapientum 
Musaceae 
phenolic component
emollient, emmenagogue

Question 6

Hamamelis

Answer 6

Astringent

Question 7

Banana

Answer 7

Anti-asthma

Question 8

Grapes

Answer 8

Diuretic

Question 9

Guava

Answer 9

Antibacterial

Question 10

Laurel

Answer 10

Carminative

Question 11

Thyme

Answer 11

Appetite stimulant

Question 12

Mallow

Answer 12

Anti-inflammatory

Question 13

Blueberry

Answer 13

Treatment for ulcer

Question 14

Sesbania

Answer 14

Lower blood pressure

Question 15

Pulsatilla

Answer 15

antitussive

Question 16

Uses of Tannins:

Answer 16

Tannins in plants especially when stored in the bark of trees offers protection from bacteria/fungi.

Question 17

Components of Universal Antidote:

Answer 17

• Two parts activated charcoal (adsorbs alkaloids),
• one part tannic acid (ppt. alkaloids, metals and glycosides),
• one part magnesium oxide (neutralizes acid).