Abstract

PHYTOCHEMICAL, NUTRITIONAL AND MINERAL CONSTITUENTS OF ILLICIUM VERUM HOOK (STAR ANISE)

Madhu C.S, Manukumar H.M*, Thribhuvan K.R, Bhimangouda R. Patil

Abstract

Medicinal plants synthesize a vast array of secondary metabolites that are important for human life. This paper investigates Illicium verum Hook (star anise), for screening phytochemicals, proximate and mineral contents using hydro extract. Hydro extracts showing presence of phytochemicals alkaloids, phenols, flavanoids and steroids. Proximate study showed protein, fat, ash and carbohydrates. Presence of ash percentage highlights the good enough minerals present in star anise. As a result of this experiment, this plant can be candidate for further studies expected due to their antioxidant components present in that.

Keywords: Illicium verum, Minerals, Phenols, Flavanoids