Illicium Verum (Star Anese)

Biological Name:

Illicium verum

Family:

Illiciaceae

Other Names:

Anasphal, Anasapurvem, Anasuppan, Aniseed Stars, Anisi Stellati Fructus, Ba Jiao Hui, Badiana, Badiane, Bajiao, Chinese Anise, Chinese Star Anese, Eight-Horned Anise, Eight Horns.

Habitat:

Star anise is an aromatic evergreen shrub or arboreal species native to the forests of Southeast Asia (south of China and Vietnam).

Additional Info:

Aromatic, Carminative, Stomachic, Stimulant, Diuretic, Expectorant.

Elements Applied:

Fruits

Active Components:

Prenylated C compounds, lignans, sesquiter-penes, and flavonoids, α-pinene, β-pinene, myrcene, α-phellandrene limonene, γ-terpineol, linalool, α-terpineol, estragole, trans-anethole, α-cubebene carryophyllene oxide.

Used for:

• Useful in digestive tract problems, upset stomach, loss of appetite, dyspepsia, flatulence, spasmodic pains and dysentery.
• Useful in respiratory tract infections, Cough Bronchitis, Lung inflammation, asthma, arthritis.
• Helps in increasing the flow of breast milk, promoting menstruation and easing child birth.
• Star anise is also used for increasing sexual drive, libido and treating symptoms of male menopause.
• In foods and beverages, star anise is considered a culinary spice; both the seed and oil are used as flavoring.

Safety:

3-5 grams (3-5 masha) per day