Star Anise (Illicum verum Hook. f.)



Family

  • Schisandraceae

Components

  • Essential oils (anethole)
    Shikimic acid

Parts used

  • Fruit 
  • Essential Oil

Properties 

  • Aromatic
  • Digestive
  • Carminative
  • Antispasmodic
  • Spasmolytic
  • Dilating bronchial secretions

Side effects

  • Risk of central nervous system stimulation at high doses.

Contraindications

  • Not documented

Interactions

  • Not documented

How to use

  • Infusion
  • Tablet
  • Powder 
  • Essential Oil