A Comprehensive Review of the Pharmacology, Chemistry, Traditional Uses and Quality Control of Star Anise (<i>Illicium verum</i> Hook. F.): An Aromatic Medicinal Plant
<i>Illicium verum</i> Hook. F., also known as star anise, is one of the most important plants of the genus Anise in the family Magnoliaceae. <i>I. verum</i> not only has the functions of warming Yang, dispersing cold, regulating Qi and relieving pain but can also be used as a...
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| description | <i>Illicium verum</i> Hook. F., also known as star anise, is one of the most important plants of the genus Anise in the family Magnoliaceae. <i>I. verum</i> not only has the functions of warming Yang, dispersing cold, regulating Qi and relieving pain but can also be used as a condiment to increase flavor as well as reconcile and remove fish smells. Currently, 201 chemical constituents have been identified from star anise; among these, star anise oil and shikimic acid are the two most widely used and studied chemical components in star anise, with the oil accounting for a large proportion of the total. This review integrates, classifies and updates studies related to the botany, pharmacology, phytochemistry, traditional and modern uses and quality control of star anise, with a special reference to its phytochemical composition and pharmacological activity. It will provide a reference for further research on this important medicinal plant. In addition, the broad applications and research profiles of star anise essential oil and shikimic acid are highlighted. Our review indicates that the research prospects regarding star anise are very broad and worthy of further investigation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e56b317e0ffd4dbfa1d9007a2fc08f3f2025-08-19T23:46:42ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492023-11-012821737810.3390/molecules28217378A Comprehensive Review of the Pharmacology, Chemistry, Traditional Uses and Quality Control of Star Anise (<i>Illicium verum</i> Hook. F.): An Aromatic Medicinal PlantQiyuan Zou0Yuanyuan Huang1Wenyan Zhang2Chen Lu3Jingquan Yuan4Scientific Experimental Center, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 13 Wuhe Avenue, Nanning 530200, ChinaScientific Experimental Center, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 13 Wuhe Avenue, Nanning 530200, ChinaScientific Experimental Center, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 13 Wuhe Avenue, Nanning 530200, ChinaGuangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning 530023, ChinaScientific Experimental Center, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 13 Wuhe Avenue, Nanning 530200, China<i>Illicium verum</i> Hook. F., also known as star anise, is one of the most important plants of the genus Anise in the family Magnoliaceae. <i>I. verum</i> not only has the functions of warming Yang, dispersing cold, regulating Qi and relieving pain but can also be used as a condiment to increase flavor as well as reconcile and remove fish smells. Currently, 201 chemical constituents have been identified from star anise; among these, star anise oil and shikimic acid are the two most widely used and studied chemical components in star anise, with the oil accounting for a large proportion of the total. This review integrates, classifies and updates studies related to the botany, pharmacology, phytochemistry, traditional and modern uses and quality control of star anise, with a special reference to its phytochemical composition and pharmacological activity. It will provide a reference for further research on this important medicinal plant. In addition, the broad applications and research profiles of star anise essential oil and shikimic acid are highlighted. Our review indicates that the research prospects regarding star anise are very broad and worthy of further investigation.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/21/7378<i>Illicium verum</i>star anisetraditional usesphytochemistrypharmacologytoxicology |
| spellingShingle | Qiyuan Zou Yuanyuan Huang Wenyan Zhang Chen Lu Jingquan Yuan A Comprehensive Review of the Pharmacology, Chemistry, Traditional Uses and Quality Control of Star Anise (<i>Illicium verum</i> Hook. F.): An Aromatic Medicinal Plant <i>Illicium verum</i> star anise traditional uses phytochemistry pharmacology toxicology |
| title | A Comprehensive Review of the Pharmacology, Chemistry, Traditional Uses and Quality Control of Star Anise (<i>Illicium verum</i> Hook. F.): An Aromatic Medicinal Plant |
| title_full | A Comprehensive Review of the Pharmacology, Chemistry, Traditional Uses and Quality Control of Star Anise (<i>Illicium verum</i> Hook. F.): An Aromatic Medicinal Plant |
| title_fullStr | A Comprehensive Review of the Pharmacology, Chemistry, Traditional Uses and Quality Control of Star Anise (<i>Illicium verum</i> Hook. F.): An Aromatic Medicinal Plant |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Comprehensive Review of the Pharmacology, Chemistry, Traditional Uses and Quality Control of Star Anise (<i>Illicium verum</i> Hook. F.): An Aromatic Medicinal Plant |
| title_short | A Comprehensive Review of the Pharmacology, Chemistry, Traditional Uses and Quality Control of Star Anise (<i>Illicium verum</i> Hook. F.): An Aromatic Medicinal Plant |
| title_sort | comprehensive review of the pharmacology chemistry traditional uses and quality control of star anise i illicium verum i hook f an aromatic medicinal plant |
| topic | <i>Illicium verum</i> star anise traditional uses phytochemistry pharmacology toxicology |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/21/7378 |
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