Foeniculum vulgare Mill. ve Pimpinella anisum L. (Apiaceae) Türlerinin Uçucu Yağlarının Antimikrobiyal Aktivitesi

The insecticidal potential of Foeniculum vulgare Mill., Pimpinella anisum L. and Caryophillus aromaticus L. to control aphid on kale plants

The use of natural substances for pest control in agriculture is, economically, a viable option and has benefits for both the humanbeing and the environment, due to its low persistence and toxicity. Thus, this trial aimed on determining the insecticidal potential of the extracts and essential oils of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.), anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) and clove (Caryophillus aromati...

Antifungal activity of fluid extract and essential oil from anise fruits (Pimpinella anisum L., Apiaceae).

Antifungal activities of fluid extract and essential oil obtained from anise fruits Pimpinella anisum L. (Apiaceae) were tested in vitro on clinical isolates of seven species of yeasts and four species of dermatophytes. Diffusion method with cylinders and the broth dilution method were used for antifungal activity testing. Anise fluid extract showed antimycotic activity against Candida albicans...

Randomized clinical trial of a phytotherapic compound containing Pimpinella anisum, Foeniculum vulgare, Sambucus nigra, and Cassia augustifolia for chronic constipation

BACKGROUND A phytotherapic compound containing Pimpinella anisum L., Foeniculum vulgare Miller, Sambucus nigra L., and Cassia augustifolia is largely used in Brazil for the treatment of constipation. However, the laxative efficacy of the compound has never been tested in a randomized clinical trial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the product. METHODS This ran...

Evaluation of the diuretic activity of aqueous and 80% methanol extracts of Foeniculum vulgare Mill (Apiaceae) leaf in rats

Anticancer Activity of Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) Seed Extract

Cancer incidence is much lower in India than in western countries. The reason is not fully understood, but the high spice consumption could be one of the contributing factors. Anise is one of the plants grows in India and people from our region believe that anise seeds are helpful in cancer prevention and treatment. In this study, anticancer activity of ethanol extract of anise (Pimpinella anis...