An object of the invention is to find in nature a compound having a degranulation inhibitory action comparable to that of steroidal or non-steroidal degranulation inhibitors, but without any side effect such as hormone action or gastrointestinal disturbances which are observed in these inhibitors, and there is provided a degranulation inhibitor comprising as an active ingredient an ellagic acid derivative of the formula (I):
[wherein R
1
represents a hydroxy group or methoxy group, and R
2
represents a methoxy group, or R
1
and R
2
are taken together to form a methylenedioxy group, R
3
represents a hydroxy group or methoxy group, and R
4
represents a glucosyloxy group or hydroxy group]
or a salt thereof.