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5 organic Star Anise seeds....dried and ready to plant.. star Anise Benefits:
anethole is one of its active organic compounds. The same substance is also significantly present in star anise which explains the similarities in flavor and aroma between the two. The antibacterial and anti-fungal effect of anethole has been studied and proven. Along with being an expectorant, these properties make star anise a good remedy for coughs and sore throats.
Another quality of anethole is that it acts in a small way like the female hormone estrogen. Other compounds in star anise that have this quality are diantheole and photoantheole. This explains why traditionally the spice is used to alleviate premenstrual syndrome and is said to increase Star anise is the main source of shikimic acid. This substance boosted the spice’s prominence in Western medicine as it is one of the main components for making the anti-influenza pharmaceutical called Tamiflu. This is the drug that has been recently developed to combat swine flu. Shikimic acid is found in the seeds of star anise.
For such a small spice, star anise is chockfull of vitamins Iand minerals. 100 grams of the spice delivers 21 milligrams of Vitamin C, 311 IU of Vitamin A, 646 milligrams of calcium, and 440 milligrams of phosphorous. It also provides moderate amounts of various B-complex vitamins such as
Niacin
Riboflavin
Thiamin
Pyridoxine
Pantothenic acid
Folates
Like most of the spices and herbs that have been presented so far, star anise is a carminative and helps ease digestion.
Like most therapeutic preparations for spices and herbs, star anise can be boiled in water and made into a tea. The beverage can then be taken to relieve several ailments like bronchial cough, indigestion, and the lower abdominal pain associated with PMS.