3. Ellagic acid has a protective role in the treatment of lung damage by modulating antioxidant activities, apoptosis induction and inhibition of inflammatory mediators.(7) In a study on mice with acute lung injuries, ellagic acid showed anti-inflammatory effects by decreasing COX-2 inhibitor. Ellagic acid decreased vascular permeability alterations and the neutrophil recruitment in brochoalveolar fluid. It reduced IL-6 and increased IL-10 in the brochoalveolar fluid. (8)