The ellagitannin punicalagin was isolated for the first time from L. pacari leaves.
The genotoxic and chemopreventive effects of punicalagin were evaluated in mice.
The highest dose of punicalagin showed significant cytotoxic effect.
Punicalagin exhibited antigenotoxic effects by the co-, pre- and post-treatment.
Punicalagin showed angiogenic activity and could be applied for tissue repairing.