Description
Star Anise (Illicium verum) contains essential B-complex vitamins such as pyridoxine, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin. Pyridoxine (vitamin B-6) helps increase neuro-chemical levels in the brain. Anisemay address asthma, bronchitis cough as well as digestive disorders such as flatulence, bloating, ibs, colicky stomach pain, nausea and indigestion.
The seeds are often given to nursing mothers and may address breast-milk production. Anise seed water may be helpful in relieving running nose condition in infants.
Add Star Anise whole to soups, stews and braising broths, to which it adds a sweet-licorice-peppery flavor. Star Anise can be used whole or ground. When whole make a tea or add to liquids destined for a slow simmer or braise. Discarded from the dish before serving.
The most valuable component of Star Anise (Illicium verum) may lie within its dense supply of flavonoids and polyphenols. These may primarily be responsible for the spice’s broad applications and medicinal benefits (2).
- Linalool
- Quercetin
- Anethole
- Shikimic acid
- Gallic acid
- Limonene
Together, these compounds may contribute to the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of star anise. Star anise is a rich source of the flavonoid anethole. This compound is responsible for the spice’s distinct flavor and offers potent antifungal benefits.
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