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Anise (Pimpinella anisum) as a tool for helping with Arthritis / joint pain
inferred from anti-inflammatory action
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5 sources supporting Anise for Arthritis / joint pain. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's anti-inflammatory action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
A methanolic extract of anise (Pimpinella anisum) accelerated wound healing and reduced inflammation in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats, supporting an anti-inflammatory, wound-healing effect of anise.
Anise (Pimpinella anisum) attenuated azoxymethane-induced colorectal cancer in rats through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic pathways, demonstrating chemoprotective activity.