title: Antimicrobial properties of star anise (Illicium verum Hook f).
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, University College of Science, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Calcutta 700 019, India.
authors.forename: Minakshi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: De
authors.forename: Amit Krishna
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: De
authors.forename: Parimal
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sen
authors.forename: Arun Baran
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Banerjee
mesh_terms: D000081248:Allylbenzene Derivatives; D000840:Anisoles / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D005658:Fungi / Q000187:drug effects; D029523:Illicium; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012441:Saccharomyces cerevisiae / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000081248:Allylbenzene Derivatives; D000840:Anisoles; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; C006578:anethole