Star anise
Star anise (Illicium verum) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Asia. It’s traditionally used as a spice in food, and also as medicine.
Star anise seeds contain chemicals that might have antibacterial effects. It also contains a chemical called shikimic acid, which is used to make oseltamivir (Tamiflu), a flu treatment. But it’s not clear if star anise itself has antiviral effects.People use star anise for respiratory infections, stomach disorders, colic in babies, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
GLOBAL MARKET DEMAND
- Star anise export shipments from India stood at 4.8K, exported by 722 India Exporters to 1,293 Buyers.
- India exports most of it’s Star anise to United States, Canada and United Kingdomand is the largest exporter of Star anise in the World.
- The top 3 exporters of Star anise are India with 4,767 shipments followed by Vietnam with 2,540 and China at the 3rd spot with 1,055 shipments.
SPECIFICATION
| Product Name | Star Anise |
|---|---|
| Origin | South Eastern China |
| Family | Schisandraceae |
| Binomial name | Illicium verum |
INGREDIENTS
Nutrients | Value |
| Energy in Calories | 5.77 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 1.47 |
| Protein, grams (g) | 0.239 |
| Fibre (g) | 0.582 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.223 |
| Sugar (g) | 0.015 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 3.93 |
| Potassium | 322 mg |
Calcium (mg) | 10.2 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 3.63 |
| Potassium (mg) | 30.6 |
| Phosphorous | 43 mg |
| Zinc | 0.26 mg |
| Copper | 0.129 mg |
| Manganese | 0.187 mg |
Star anise may be used as:
- Whole spice
- Tea
- Essential oil
- Seeds
- Great source of antioxidants.
- Antibacterial and antifungal properties.
- Anti-inflammatory, gastro-protective, antidiabetic, and anti-viral properties.
- The ability to control and regulate blood pressure.
- Hormone regulation in females.
- Hair benefits.
- Skin benefits.
