Symptom → Plant Sources
Anise (Pimpinella anisum) as a tool for helping with Skin irritation
Evidence
inferred from anti-inflammatory action
Wound healing activity of Pimpinella anisum methanolic extract in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
View source 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.
6 sources supporting Anise for Skin irritation. 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:
Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) attenuates azoxymethane-induced colorectal cancer by antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic pathways in rats
View source Anise (Pimpinella anisum) attenuated azoxymethane-induced colorectal cancer in rats through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic pathways, demonstrating chemoprotective activity.