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Uses
Anethole is typically used as a flavoring substance due to its sweetness.
Benefits
Research suggests that anethole may have antimicrobial, antifungal, insecticidal, and estrogenic activity.
Other names
Anise camphor
Cautions
There’ve been concerns regarding carcinogenic properties of anethole, though most evidence suggests it is not.
Anethole is mildly toxic and irritating in large quantities.
References
Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anethole