Star anise (
Illiciumverum
𝐼𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑢𝑚𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑢𝑚
) is a spice and herb that has many potential health benefits. It’s used in cooking and medicine, and is a common ingredient in soups, stews, and baked goods.
Health benefits
- Digestive healthStar anise can help with bloating, gas, indigestion, and constipation. It can also help with nausea.
- Respiratory healthStar anise can help with coughs, bronchitis, and asthma.
- Immune systemStar anise has antimicrobial properties that can help fight bacteria and viruses.
- Anti-inflammatoryStar anise contains thymol, which can help with rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
- AntioxidantsStar anise is rich in antioxidants, which can help repair and recover from damage.
- Heart healthStar anise can help regulate cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Oral healthStar anise can help fight germs and bacteria in the mouth, and reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
- Fungal infectionsStar anise can help fight fungal infections like candidiasis, which can affect the mouth, throat, and genital areas.
Uses
- Star anise can be used whole or as a powder.
- Star anise tea can help with digestion and prevent digestive discomfort.
- Star anise oil can be used as a massage lotion to relieve inflammation and pain.
Other Uses:–
Star anise is a spice with many uses, including in cooking, medicine, and aromatherapy.
- Pickling: Star anise can be used as a condiment for pickling.
- Liqueurs: Star anise is used in liqueurs like sambuca, absinthe, and pastis.
- Coffee: Star anise can be steeped in coffee to deepen its flavor.
- Flavoring: Star anise is used to flavor meat, vegetables, soups, curries, and baked goods. It’s a key ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder and Indian garam masala.
- Marinating: Star anise can be used to marinate meat. Medicine use
- Pickling: Star anise can be used as a condiment for pickling.
- AntiviralStar anise has antiviral properties and is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
- Anti-inflammatoryStar anise oil can be used as a massage lotion to reduce inflammation and pain.
- Digestive issuesStar anise tea is used to treat nausea, constipation, and other digestive issues.
Aromatherapy
- Perfumery: Star anise is used in perfumery.
- Soft drinks: Star anise essential oil is used to flavor soft drinks.
Other uses bakery products, cosmetic preparations, and mulled wine.
Star anise has a licorice flavor and pairs well with cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, and clove.
Star anise is also known by many other names, including:
- Ba jiao: The Chinese name for star anise
- Steranijs: The Dutch name for star anise
- Anis de la chine: The French name for star anise
- Sternanis: The German name for star anise
- Bunga lawang: The Indonesian name for star anise
- Anice stellato: The Italian name for star anise
- Star phul: The Nepali name for star anise
- Anasphal: The Hindi name for star anise
- Takkolam: The Malayalam name for star anise
- Badian: The Marathi name for star anise
- Anasphul: The Oriya name for star anise
- Anashuppu: The Tamil name for star anise
- Anaspuvu: The Telugu name for star anise
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