Antioxidant and antibacterial properties of anise (Pimpinella anisum L.)

What is it about?

Plants from different ecological niches and taxonomic groups are known to produce a high number of naturally occurring secondary metabolites, many of them with unique pharmacological activities. This study investigates the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of Egyptian anise - one of the oldest known medicinal plant.

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Why is it important?

The study demonstrates a satisfactory antimicrobial and antioxidant powers suggesting their potential use to treat infectious diseases and to fight free radicals.

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