Pimpinella anisum
3.80€ / 100 gr.
Star anise is a spice characteristic of Asian cuisine.
Star anise is a spice characteristic of Asian cuisine. It has a delicate smell of anise and fennel. It is used in Chinese and Indian cuisine and is one of the five spices of the 5 spice mix. In particular, it flavors meats, red sauces, syrups, sweets as it is also used in the preparation of liqueurs and mulled wine.
As a medicinal plant it has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activity. It aids in digestion, is diaphoretic and antipyretic and also helps in muscle relief. Anethole, the active chemical substance of the spice, copies the hormonal action of our body and helps as a lactating agent in lactating women and as an emmenagogue.
Finally, it is also used as a decor, especially in Christmas compositions.
*The information given on our website is purely informative and does not replace the advice of your treating physician. Bean & Herb does not advocate self-medication.
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