Spice · China
Star Anise
Illicium verum
Traditional Uses
Traditionally used for
Traditionally prepared as
Brew 1 pod in hot water as tea. Use in cooking.
This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.
Safety profile
Avoid Japanese star anise. It is toxic. Only use Chinese star anise.
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