The “phenylpropenoids” are a well-known set of naturally occurring compounds obtained
mainly from plant sources. 1, 2 Of this group, the generalized 2-propenylbenzenes 1 and 1 …

Even though several plants can improve the female reproductive function, the use of herbs,
herbal preparations, or essential oils during pregnancy is questionable. This review is …

The search for alternative drugs capable of disrupting the inflammatory process has become
an important issue in scientific research, especially with reference to the use of natural …

Inflammatory diseases result from the body's response to tissue damage, and if the
resolution is not adequate or the stimulus persists, there will be progression from acute …

Anethole is the main fragrance and bioactive compound of anise, fennel, and star anise
spices and more than other 20 plant species. It is widely used as flavor agent in food …

Star anise essential oil (SAO) is volatile oil extracted from star anise fruits (Illicium verum
Hook. f) with a highly anise flavour and is widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries …

Introduction Non-motor symptoms (NMS) have high prevalence in patients with Parkinson's
disease (PD). These symptoms are mainly the result of increased oxidative stress and …

Aims Anethole, the major component of the essential oil of star anise, has been reported to
have antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and anesthetic properties. In …

The spice cardamom, also known historically as the “queen of spices,” is produced from the
seeds of the plant Elettaria cardamomum, which is cultivated commercially on plantations in …

Abstract Anethole [1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl) benzene] occurs naturally as a major
component of the essential oil of star anise (Illicium verum Hook. f., family Illiciaceae) …