Anise is a non-timber specialty forest product in China, accounting for 85% of the world’s production and planted area. Anise has been found to contain an important medicinal ingredient, shikimic acid, which is an anti-H5N1 avian influenza drug. Shikimicacid is an important component of “Duffy” and is therefore of great interest. Shikimicacid is an organic acid found in large quantities in higher plants and microorganisms. Due to the high amount of shikimic acid in the fruits of the star anise…
Shikimic Acid Extraction Process for Anise Ingredient
