dryadpharmacy: Illicium verum Anis de Chine, Anís Estrellado, Anis Étoilé, Anis
dryadpharmacy: Illicium verum Anis de Chine, Anís Estrellado, Anis Étoilé, Anis Étoilé Chinois, Aniseed Stars, Anisi Stellati Fructus, Ba Jiao Hui, Badiana, Badiane, Badiane de Chine, Bajiao, Chinese Anise, Chinese Star Anise, Eight-Horned Anise, Eight Horns, Illicium, Illicium verum “is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to northeast Vietnam and southwest China. A spice that closely resembles anise in flavor is obtained from the star-shaped pericarp of the fruit of Illicium verum which are harvested just before ripening. Star anise oil is a highly fragrant oil used in cooking, perfumery, soaps, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and skin creams. About 90% of the world’s star anise crop is used for extraction of shikimic acid, a chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of oseltamivir (Tamiflu). Illicium comes from the Latin illicio meaning “entice”. In Persian, star anise is called بادیان bādiyān, hence its French name badiane. Star anise contains anethole, the same ingredient that gives the unrelated anise its flavor. Recently, star anise has come into use in the West as a less expensive substitute for anise in baking, as well as in liquor production, most distinctively in the production of the liqueur Galliano. It is also used in the production of sambuca, pastis, and many types of absinthe. Star anise enhances the flavour of meat It is used as a spice in preparation of biryani and masala chai all over the Indian subcontinent. It is widely used in Chinese cuisine, and in Malay and Indonesian cuisines. It is widely grown for commercial use in China, India, and most other countries in Asia. Star anise is an ingredient of the traditional five-spice powder of Chinese cooking. It is also a major ingredient in the making of phở, a Vietnamese noodle soup. It is also used in the French recipe of mulled wine, called vin chaud (hot wine). If allowed to steep in coffee, it deepens and enriches the flavor. The pods can be reused in this manner multiple times by the pot-full or cup, as the ease of extraction of the taste components increases with the permeation of hot water. The essential oil resides in the pericarp, not in the seed. The genus name Illicium is derived from Latin illicere allure, probably because of the sweet and attractive fragrance. Note of caution: do not mix-up star anise with the Japanese species Illicium religiosum/anisatum, for that one is highly toxic. Bastard star anise, *see the link 12907070 , 21652187 Do not use/consume in food or drinks if you’re prone to convulsions *see research link 8904818 Potent anti-inflammatory (excerpt from research:’” IVE (Illicium verum extract) may be a useful therapeutic candidate for inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis “) *see research link 22974545 Safe organic pesticide: repels maize weevils *see research link PMC4212851/ Antibacterial against biofilms aka that greasy layer in your water bottle cap (excerpt from research:” It was found that SA extract could delay the spoilage of milk… extracts of Illicium verum showed substantial antibacterial activity against 67 clinical drug-resistant isolates, including 27 Acinetobacter baumannii, 20 Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and 20 methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus “) *see research link 28294685, 20828316 Anti-anxiety but mood lowering effects *see research link 24083582, 24919985/ Insecticidal against the German cockroach *see research link 11852640 Antifungal *see research link 21030909 Improves vascular health ,reduces bad LDL cholesterol, and attenuates plaque lesions *see research link PMC4501282/ Shikimic acid , its compound used for Tamiflu is neuroprotective against hydrogen peroxide induced stress (handy when you dyed your hair too much..) *see research link /25862258 Improves weaning weight of piglets, organic alternative for growth hormones *see research link 25438815 Reduces lung inflammation *in mice (excerpt from research:” anethole may be therapeutically effective in inflammatory conditions in humans. “) *see research link 24513202 Contains Anethole (40.27%), which has antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral & estrogenic properties and is a better insect repellant than DEET *see wiki link Contains Methabenzthiazuron which has algicide & herbicide properties and can be used as a weedkiller *see research link , wiki link Contains α-farnesene which act as a plant pheromone insect repellant *see research link & wiki Contains shikimic acid which is used for Tamiflu (Excerpt from research:” In addition the antibacterial activity of the shikimic acid produced was analysed against four Gram positive and four Gram negative bacteria and it was found to have a greater inhibition effect against the Gram negative bacteria “) *see research link 23871288/related , PMC4585142/ Research and tips on Illicium Verum: Keep reading -- source link