PRIMARY STUDY
Screening for Antiviral Activities of Isolated Compounds from Essential Oils
Key Findings: Star anise oil, rich in trans-anethole, revealed a high selectivity index of 160 against HSV, whereas among the isolated compounds only β-caryophyllene displayed a high selectivity index of 140. The presence of β-caryophyllene in many essential oils might contribute strongly to their antiviral ability.
Type of Study: Laboratory Study
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): Germany
Year of Pub: 2011
Cannabinoids Studied:
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Terpenes Studied: ß-Caryophyllene
Route of Administration: In vitro
Citation: Astani A, et al. Screening for antiviral activities of isolated compounds from essential oils. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011; 2011:253643. doi: 10.1093/ecam/nep187
Authors: Astani A, Reichling J, Schnitzler P
