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Illicium verum
4-8€ / 10ml
Star anise (Illicium verum), also called badiane, is the fruit of an evergreen tree native to southern China and Vietnam. It is the star-shaped spice with 8 branches found in Vietnamese pho and Chinese five-spice blend. Star anise played a major role in modern pharmacy: shikimic acid, extracted from star anise, is the precursor of Tamiflu (flu medication). During flu pandemics, the price of star anise skyrocketed.
Star anise contains 80-95% trans-anethole, the same molecule as fennel. Antispasmodic and galactagogue, it shares the same properties and the same contraindications (hormone-dependent cancers, epilepsy). Its powerful anise scent makes it easy to identify.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Antispasmodic
Traditional use
Digestive
Facilite la digestion, réduit les ballonnements et les spasmes intestinaux.
Traditional use
Galactagogue
Traditional use
Star anise is used for digestive spasms and spasmodic coughs. Same precautions as fennel (anethole = estrogen-like). Occasional use only.
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec anis étoilé (badiane) pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
Different plant but similar molecule: both are rich in trans-anethole. Star anise (Illicium verum) comes from China, green anise (Pimpinella anisum) from the Mediterranean. Similar properties and precautions. Star anise is more common and less expensive.
Trans-anethole is an excellent antispasmodic and carminative. It relieves bloating, flatulence, intestinal cramps and nausea. 1 drop in honey after meals. For adults only (estrogen-like effect).
Yes, trans-anethole has estrogen-like activity. Contraindicated in cases of hormone-dependent cancer, pregnancy, breastfeeding and in children. Also avoid in epileptics. For adults only, in short courses.
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