Star Anise
Digestive and antiviral
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Overview
Digestive and antiviral
Latin name : Illicium verum
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Fruit
- Preparation Forms
- tisane, teinture mere
- Active Compounds
- trans-anethole, acide shikimique
Therapeutic Properties
- Carminative
- Antiviral
- Expectorant
- Stomachic
Indications
- Difficult digestion
- Flu
- Cough
Recommended Dosage
1 star as infusion, 2-3 times daily
Contraindications
- Children under 12 (neurotoxicity)
- Epilepsy
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended