Assertion: anise's effect | /r/HasProperty | due
Facets:
value: to its ability
type: CAUSE
value: to the other spices
type: CAUSE
value: to a substance
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: The antiviral effect of this plant is due to a substance contained by its seeds, called shikimic acid, which once arrived in the liver, it transforms into a strong antiviral, which reaches the blood circulation.
text: The anti-carcinogenic effect is due to the powerful anti-oxidants of the spice and the other spices, preventing cell mutations and the development of malignant tumors.
text: More recent studies have showed that the anti-inflammatory effects of this flower is due to its ability to stimulate the innate immune system, thus suggesting innate immunity is improve in the presence of this plant.