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Anethole
In vitro / AnimalMechanism of Action
Antispasmodic through calcium channel modulation in smooth muscle; antimicrobial via bacterial cell membrane disruption
Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, proposed estrogenic effects
Primary constituent of essential oil; carminative, antispasmodic, and mildly estrogenic activity responsible for anise-licorice flavour
Research Notes
Anethole demonstrates dose-dependent relaxation of intestinal smooth muscle comparable to papaverine. Antimicrobial activity against E. coli and Salmonella documented.
Star AniseWestern
Multiple in vitro and animal studies document antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity; estrogenic effects suggested but clinical significance unclear
Sweet CicelyWestern
Anethole is a well-characterised phenylpropanoid with established carminative, antispasmodic, and mild estrogenic properties. Found across multiple Apiaceae species.
Found In 3 Herbs
3D Molecular Structure
Phenylpropene
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Anethole
PhenylpropeneBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties
Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen
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