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International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary
ISSN: 2583-7397
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International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2024;3(5):247-249

Phytochemistry, Nutritional Significance, And Therapeutic Prospects of Star Anise (Illicium Verum)

Author Name: Dr. Aamena Zaidi;   Dr. Neha Shukla;   Dr. Anamika Dixit;   Dr. Alka Katiyar;  

1. Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

2. Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

3. Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

4. Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Star anise (Illicium verum Hook. f.), a spice widely used in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine, has attracted significant scientific interest due to its unique phytochemical profile and diverse therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds such as anethole, shikimic acid, flavonoids, and essential oils, star anise offers both nutritional and pharmacological benefits. This review comprehensively explores the nutritional composition and therapeutic potential of star anise, emphasizing its antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and gastroprotective effects. Furthermore, its role in modern medicine, particularly as a precursor in the synthesis of oseltamivir (Tamiflu®), highlights its global pharmaceutical significance. This article aims to provide a detailed account of star anise’s nutritional and therapeutic importance, drawing upon current scientific literature.

Keywords

Star anise; phytochemistry; shikimic acid; antimicrobial activity; therapeutic potential.