Asteroid anise, aniseed the asteroid, or Illicium verum (star anise) ID: 321-41

The σ τ εροειδή γλ ​​ υ κ ά ν the so in addition to cooking has serious therapeutic properties such as: antibacterial, antifungal, and antivirals.

It is a digestive, anti-rheumatic, antiperspirant and antipyretic herb, diuretic and laxative, hepatocyte. As a warming and antispasmodic, blood circulation tonic is used externally to relieve muscle cramps, back pain and lumbago.

Due to the hormone-like effect of anethole, it is used in some countries as a lactating agent in breastfeeding women, as an emmenagogue in dysmenorrhea, as a supplement during menopause, and even as an aphrodisiac in men.

Asteroid anise promotes digestion, relieves constipation and flatulence, colic and bloating.

It also has appetizing, analgesic and sedative properties and is effective in infections and bad breath (antibacterial action).

Dermally, asteroid anise is used against sandblasting, skin parasites (lice, etc.). It also removes oily skin and has antioxidant activity for it and is widely used in the cosmetics industry (creams, etc.).

It is also used as a flavoring in toothpastes and perfumes. Finally it is an effective insecticide

How to use: decoction, tincture, ointment.