Phenolics include simple phenols, phenolic acids (benzoic and cinnamic acid derivatives),
coumarins, flavonoids, stilbenes, hydrolyzable and condensed tannins, lignans, and lignins. These
compounds are among the most widely occurring secondary metabolites in the plant kingdom, acting
mainly as phytoalexins, attractants for pollinators, contributors to plant pigmentation, antioxidants, and
protective agents against UV light, among others