Illicium Verum
Star Anise Of China/illicium verum plants.
- Botanical Name : Illicium Verum
- Family Name : Illiciaceae
- Common Name : Star Anise Of China
- Part Used : Fruit, Oil
- Habitat : The plant is indigenous to tropical & subtropical east asia. it is cultivated in south east china & in indo – china.
- Product offered : Fruits
Uses :
Anise fruits are used as condiments for flavoring curries, confectionery. It is also used in Perfumery.
It is chewed to sweeten the breath and to help digestion.
It is stomachic & carminative.
It is used as an adjunct to cough mixtures and as corrective of taste.
Star anise oil is used in perfumery and soaps.
This oil is stimulant, stomachic, carminative, mildly expectorant & diuretic.