IDENTIFICATION OF SECONDARY METABOLITES OF STAR ANISE (Illicium verum)

Authors

  • Neiane Oliveira Sampaio Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia
  • Amanda Pereira Santos Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia
  • Larissa Cavalcante de Rezende Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia
  • Milena Duarte Lima Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia

Keywords:

STAR ANISE, IDENTIFICATION, EXTRACT

Abstract

Medicinal plants are among the constituent elements of biodiversity, and are used as home remedies in traditional communities, as well as considered as raw materials for the production of herbal medicines1. Star anise or star anise (Illicium verum) is a plant originating in China, known for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, soothing, digestive and diuretic properties. It is from this plant that the main drug for treating influenza A, Oseltamivir (trade name: Tamiflu®) is produced. Although this species presents many studies about its essential oil, the phytochemical investigation of its crude extract is still incipient. Thus, the present study had as its objective the preliminary analysis of the star anise crude extract, aiming at the investigation of the chemical composition of the illicium verum ethanolic extract (70%). The crude ethanol extract (70%) was obtained after maceration of star anise seeds followed by concentration of the sample in rotary evaporator at reduced pressure. The tests for evaluation of secondary metabolite classes were performed following the methodology described by Matos (1997)2. Identification of the presence of secondary metabolites was interpreted according to qualitative and semi-qualitative criteria by staining reaction, precipitate formation and fluorescence development after the addition of specific reagents in order to detect the prospect of secondary metabolites in Illicium verum extract. The phytochemical tests of the crude extract were positive for the presence of tannins, flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids and coumarin. Qualitative analysis shows the presence of several classes of secondary metabolites. Based on the results obtained, the studied species showed the presence of compounds of therapeutic interest, making it promising for the continuity of phytochemical and biological studies, aiming at the applicability and development of new products in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, among others.

Published

2019-11-16

How to Cite

Sampaio, N. O., Santos, A. P., Rezende, L. C. de, & Lima, M. D. (2019). IDENTIFICATION OF SECONDARY METABOLITES OF STAR ANISE (Illicium verum). Caderno Verde De Agroecologia E Desenvolvimento Sustentável, 9(5), b–118. Retrieved from https://www.gvaa.com.br/revista/index.php/CVADS/article/view/7494