Compound Monograph
Mannitol
A naturally occurring sugar alcohol (polyol) found in many plants and fungi, used as a low-calorie sweetener and, medically, as an osmotic diuretic.
Classification
Mannitol is one of the sugar alcohols, part of the carbohydrates class. Sugars and their polymers — the immune-active polysaccharides, soothing mucilages, and prebiotic fibres of medicinal plants.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
Mannitol is one of the sugar alcohols, found in Couchgrass, Manna ash and Seaweed.