Star Anise

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Botanical: Illicium verum
Family: Illiciaceae (anise) - Magnoliaceae (magnolia)

Other common names: Chinese Anise, Badiana, Badian, Badain, Aniseed Stars, Ba Jiao Hui Ziang

Star Anise is popular in Chinese cuisine and is also used medicinally in the treatment of rheumatism, colic and bronchitis.  It has also been used extensively to ease digestion and control flatulence and nausea. S tar Anise is often chewed after meals to freshen breath.

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History and Uses:
Star Anise is an evergreen tree that grows to about twenty-five feet in height that bears lanceolate leaves and yellow axillary flowers.  The tree is propagated by seed and mainly cultivated in its native China and Indochina, but also in Japan.  The fruits of the Star Anise are harvested before they ripen, and then they are dried in the sun.  The fruits, or more correctly, the seedpods, are star-shaped, hence its name.  Star Anise is not related to the common Anise, but it does have a similar scent and flavor.  Star Anise is sometimes chewed after meals to freshen breath and stimulate digestion.  It is used extensively in Chinese cooking and is a part of the "Five Spice Powder," along with Cinnamon, Cloves, Fennel and Prickly Ash, which all have medicinal value of their own.  Star Anise is used to control flatulence and nausea, and it is considered an antispasmodic for the gastrointestinal system.  It also has also been used for its mild diuretic properties and for its expectorant qualities in the treatment of bronchitis.  Star Anise is also a popular folk remedy for rheumatism and colic.  Star Anise contains a wide range of essential oils, which are used in perfumes and incense, in addition to their medicinal function.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) or two (2) capsules, up to three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Currently, there appear to be no warnings or contraindications with the used of Star Anise.

Capsule Information:
Our Star Anise supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.