Description
Star anise is the dried, star-shaped fruit of Illicium verum. It’s aptly named for the star-shaped pods from which the spice seeds are harvested and has a flavor that is reminiscent of licorice. Star anise has carminative, stomachic, stimulant, and diuretic properties. In the East, it is used to combat colic and rheumatism. It is a common flavoring for medicinal teas, cough mixtures, and pastilles.
Benefits of Star Anise:
It is used in treating;
- Cough.
- Gas (flatulence).
- Loss of appetite.
- Menstrual disorders.
- Lung swelling (inflammation).
- Upset stomach.
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