Antimicrobial properties of star anise (<i>Illicium verum</i> Hook f)
Minakshi De, Amit Krishna De, Parimal C. Sen, A. B. Banerjee
Phytotherapy Research
Abstract
Star anise (Illicium verum Hook f) has been shown to possess potent antimicrobial properties. Chemical studies indicate that a major portion of this antimicrobial property is due to anethole present in the dried fruit. Studies with isolated anethole (compared with standard anethole) indicated that it is effective against bacteria, yeast and fungal strains.
Extracted Claims
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star anise (Illicium verum Hook f) possesses antimicrobial properties
“Star anise (Illicium verum Hook f) has been shown to possess potent antimicrobial properties.”
isolated anethole is effective against bacteria, yeast, and fungal strains
“Studies with isolated anethole (compared with standard anethole) indicated that it is effective against bacteria, yeast and fungal strains.”
anethole contributes to antimicrobial properties of star anise
“Chemical studies indicate that a major portion of this antimicrobial property is due to anethole present in the dried fruit.”