Star Anise Scientific Name
Illicium verum
Star Anise Other Names
English: Star Anise, Indian anise, Chinese anise, Badian anise
Chinese: Ba jiao
German: Sternanis, Badian
Hindi: Chakra Phool, Badiyan ka Phool
Sanskrit: Mishi
What is Star Anise?
This dark brown colored licorice-flavored star-shaped fruit is a rich source of major health-promoting compounds like Linalool, Quercetin, Anethole, Shikimic acid, Gallic acid, and Limonene.
Star anise is a popular herb used in the Indian Ayurveda and ancient Chinese therapies for centuries. It is used for lung infections, gas and colic pains in babies. Known for it’s anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and expectorant properties, Star anise is commonly used in treating cough and cold. It promotes reproductive health in women and acts as a Galactogogue (promotes breast-milk secretion in lactating mothers).
Common forms of Star Anise
Dried Fruit, Powder, Oil
Star Anise is commonly used for:
- Antioxidant properties
- Fighting Viruses and Flu
- Protecting digestive system
- Reducing respiratory congestion
- Improving Lactation
- Anti-diabetic properties
- Promoting bone health
- Protecting Liver
Star Anise Dosage
Powder: 3 gram per day.
Oil: 300 mg per day.
Tea: 0.5 to 1 g ground seed boiled in 150 mL water for 120 min.
Oil: 300 mg per day.
Tea: 0.5 to 1 g ground seed boiled in 150 mL water for 120 min.
Star Anise Side-effects and Warnings
Common side-effects: Some people may be allergic or develop allergies to ingredients responsible for the licorice type aroma and/or taste.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant women: Not known.
Children: Not known.
Warnings:
Be sure you are using Chinese star anise, not Japanese star anise. Japanese star anise is poisonous and looks identical to Chinese star anise.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant women: Not known.
Children: Not known.
Warnings:
Be sure you are using Chinese star anise, not Japanese star anise. Japanese star anise is poisonous and looks identical to Chinese star anise.
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