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Anethole

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism 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.

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Multiple in vitro and animal studies document antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity; estrogenic effects suggested but clinical significance unclear

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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