Star Anise Extract Shikimic Acid

Shikimic acid, more commonly known as its anionic form shikimate, is a cyclohexene, a cyclitol and a cyclohexanecarboxylic acid. It is an important biochemical metabolite in plants and microorganisms. Its name comes from the Japanese flower shikimi (シキミ, the Japanese star anise, Illicium anisatum), from which it was first isolated in 1885 by Johan Fredrik Eykman. The elucidation of its structure was made nearly 50 years later.

 Star Anise Extract Shikimic Acid's Analysis Sheet: 

    Functions of Star Anise Extract Shikimic Acid   

1.Shikimic acid effected by arachidonic acid.

2.Shikimic acid acts as anti-inflammatory ,analgesic.

3.Shikimic acid is the drug intermediates of anti-cancer and anti-virus.

4.Moreover, shikimic acid is also the basis raw materials of combating avian flu.

5.Shikimic acid can inhibit the concentrating of the blood platelets,inhibit arterial,venous thrombosis and cerebral thrombosis.

6. It also as antiviral and anticancer medicine intermediates.

Applications of Star Anise Extract Shikimic Acid

1. As a chemical raw material, used to convert to other chemical substances or chemical agents.

2. Antibacterial anti-tumor drugs.

3. Role of the cardiovascular system.