text: Tannins are used in the tanning industry.
  Some natural phenols can be used as biopesticides. Furanoflavonoids like karanjin or rotenoids are used as acaricide or insecticide.
  Enological tannins are important elements in the flavor of wine.
  Some phenols are sold as dietary supplements.  Phenols have been investigated as drugs.  For instance, Crofelemer (USAN trade name Fulyzaq) is a drug under development for the treatment of diarrhea associated with anti-HIV drugs.  Additionally, derivatives have been made of phenolic compound, combretastatin A-4, an anticancer molecule, including nitrogen or halogens atoms to increase the efficacy of the treatment.