Star Anise (Self Study) Flashcards
What’s Star Anise good for?
Star anise has been used traditionally as a **digestive aid helping to relieve an upset stomach ** with its antispasmodic properties. It’s also used to relieve gas & bloating and to stimulate appetite.
It is already considered a powerful antiviral, but it may also be a strong antifungal and antibacterial as well.
What’s it got in it?
One of the most popular pharmacologically relevant attributes of star anise is its shikimic acid content. Shikimic acid is a compound with strong antiviral capabilities. In fact, it’s one of the main active ingredients in Tamiflu, a popular medication for the treatment of influenza.
Test-tube research indicates that other bioactive compounds found in star anise essential oil, like terpene linalool, may suppress biofilm and cell wall formation of infectious fungi in humans
