Antimicrobial anise

Brandy or alcohol extracts of spices and herbs may be used for flavoring vermouth (Rizzo, 1957). Spices like anola, and ginger are known to possess medicinal properties, as well as antimicrobial activities (Joshi and John, 2002). The precise details of extraction differ among manufactures. The more important botanical constituents include coriander, cloves, chamomile, dittany of Crete, orris, and quassia. Additional flavorant may include allspice, angelica, anise, bitter almond, cinchona, coriander, juniper, nutmeg, orange peel, and rhubarb. 

Moreover, star anise contains bioactive compounds possessing insecticidal properties, which can be exploited for evolving natural grain protectants. More attention also has to be focused on the antimicrobial, antioxidant and chemopreventive properties of the spice. 

Singh, G., Maurya, S., deLampasona, M.P. and Catalan, C. (2006) Chemical constituents, antimicrobial investigations and antioxidative potential of volatile oil and acetone extract of star anise fruits. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 86(1), 111-121. 

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A methanol extract of the fruits of Chinese star anise (Illicium verum) showed in vitro growth-inhibitory activity against the periodontopathic bacteria, Eikenella cor-rodens, and against the fungus Saccharo-myces cerevisiae In vitro antimicrobial and antifungal activities of Chinese star anise are largely attributed to the presence of anethole. ... 

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