Shikimic acid

Pharmaceuticals and Biochemicals/Herbal Plant Extract

Product Name: Lllicium verum extract, Star anise extract, Shikimic acid
Latin Name: Lllicium verum Hook.f. 

Part of used: Dried ripe fruit

Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₀O₅
Molecular Weight: 174.15
Active ingredient: Shikimic acid
Appearance: White or off-white fine powder
Specification: Shikimic acid: 98%,80%anethole
Packing: Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside or as per your request.
Net weight: 25kg/drum
Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container, keep away from moisture and strong light/heat  

Description and function:

Shikimic acid is a white crystalline compound of nonnitrogenous acid found in various plants naturally. It has two kind functional groups in the same molecule, three hydroxyl groups and a carboxylic acid group. which are optically active. They can yield various kinds of esters and salts. Shikimic acid is a cyclitol, a polyhydroxylated cycloalkane containing at least three hydroxyl groups in the ring at different positions. Examples are inositol and quinic acid.
The most important feature of cyclitol is that there are chiral isomers, key intermediates in the biosynthesis of aromatic compounds in living metabolism, shikimic acid is a key intermediate in the biochemical pathway from phosphoenolpyruvic acid to tyrosine. 

Beneficial Uses:

Since ancient times, Fennel has been primarily used to stimulate good digestion. Anethole and other terpenoids inhibit spasms in smooth muscles, such as those in the intestinal tract, and this is thought to contribute to Fennel's use as a carminative. Because it relaxes the smooth muscle lining of the digestive tract, it has helped alleviate acid-stomach, flatulence, food poisoning, motion sickness, feelings of fullness and gas, nausea and vomiting. Fennel is an aromatic stimulant that is good for the gastrointestinal tract and relieves abdominal pain, colon disorders, gastrointestinal tract spasms and also helps to expel gas and ease infant colic. 

Although it is sometimes thought to perk up poor appetite, Fennel has a very old application as an appetite suppressant, as it allays hunger for awhile, and may help in weight loss programs. 

Fennel is considered a very effective expectorant that has been known to expel mucus accumulations. It is a fine remedy for respiratory ailments, including asthma and bronchitis. The herb contains creosol and alpha-pinene, two agents that help to loosen phlegm and bronchial secretions and thereby ease non-productive coughs and relieve colds. Because it promotes expectoration, Fennel is included in cough syrups and lozenges, both as a pleasant flavoring, in addition to clearing the lungs. 

As an antifungal, Fennel is said to inhibit yeast growth and is effective against Candida albicans.