Pimpinella anisum
Key actions
Analgesic (pain relief)Anti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialAntioxidantDigestive aid
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Infection (general)Traditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- WoundsTraditional
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Back painTraditional
- BloatingTraditional
- HeadacheTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Pain (general)Traditional
- Respiratory supportTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalAnise (Pimpinella anisum L.) attenuates azoxymethane-induced colorectal cancer by antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic pathways in rats (2024)
PreclinicalNutritional Value and in vitro Antigiardial Activity of Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) Seeds (2024)
PreclinicalBiomolecular Screening of Pimpinella anisum L. for Antioxidant and Anticholinesterase Activity in Mice Brain (2023)
PreclinicalUnveiling the bioactive potential of Pimpinella anisum L. leaf extracts: Chromatographic profiling, antimicrobial efficiency, and cytotoxicity analysis (2023)
PreclinicalThe possible protective role of Pimpinella anisum oil versus selenium on aspartame induced changes in rat cerebellar cortex (2022)
PreclinicalPimpinella anisum extract attenuates spontaneous and agonist-induced uterine contraction in term-pregnant rats (2020)
PreclinicalWound healing activity of Pimpinella anisum methanolic extract in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats (2019)
PreclinicalPimpinella anisum L. ethanolic extract ameliorates the gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats (2017)
All 15 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.