Product Description
Star anise is an herb. The fruit, seed, and oil are used to make medicine.
People use star anise for lung infections, gas, colic in babies, and many other uses, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
The star anise used as medicine is Chinese star anise. However, some Chinese star anise tea products have been contaminated with Japanese star anise. Japanese star anise is poisonous and should not be taken. It is not possible to tell the difference between these two ingredients just by looking. The only way to ensure that a star anise product is safe is through chemical analysis.
In foods and beverages, star anise is considered a culinary spice; both the seed and oil are used as flavoring.
In manufacturing, the oil is used as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, and toothpaste, and to mask undesirable odors in drug products.
How does it work ?
Star anise seeds contain ingredients that might have activity against bacteria, yeast, and fungi. People try star anise for treating flu because it is a good source of shikimic acid, which is used in the manufacture of oseltamivir (Tamiflu), a flu treatment. However, there isn't any research showing that star anise has any activity against viruses such as the flu virus.
Product Specifications
Specialty Diet | Healthier Choice |
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Shelf Life | 12 Months |
Pack Type | Large Serving |
Country of Origin | Philippines |
Allergen | No |
Expiry Date | 1667318400 |
Seed Type | Star Anise |
Weight | 1kg |
Food Type | Seasonal |
Food Type | Traditional |