Illicium verum - Wikipedia
WebIllicium verum (star anise or badian, Chinese star anise, star anise seed, star aniseed and star of anise) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to northeast Vietnam and South China. It is a spice that closely resembles anise in flavor and is obtained from the star-shaped pericarps of the fruit of I. verum which are harvested just before ...
Star Anise: Benefits, Uses and Potential Risks - Healthline
WebOct 12, 2018 · Star anise is a spice made from the fruit of the Chinese evergreen tree Illicium verum. It’s aptly named for the star-shaped pods from which the spice seeds are harvested and has a flavor that...
How to Grow Star Anise (Illicium verum) - Gardening Channel
WebIn this article, you’ll discover: The cultural and historical significance of star anise, a spice plant known for its beautiful blooms and aromatic seeds. Detailed advice on the ideal growing conditions for star anise, including temperature, soil, sunlight requirements, and the importance of spaciousness.
Review Illicium verum: A review on its botany, traditional use ...
WebJun 14, 2011 · Illicium verum Hook. f. (Illiciaceae) is an aromatic evergreen tree bearing purple-red flowers and anise-scented star-shaped fruit. It grows almost exclusively in southern China and Vietnam. Its fruit (star anise) is an important traditional Chinese medicine as well as a commonly used spice ( Jiangsu New …
Star Anise: Benefits, Risks, and Facts - Health
WebFeb 1, 2024 · Medically reviewed by. Kierra Brown, RD. GMVozd / Getty Images. Star anise ( Illicium verum) is an evergreen tree belonging to the Magnolia family that's native to the southwest of China and...
Star anise | Description & Uses | Britannica
Webstar anise, dry fruits of the star anise tree (Illicium verum), used as a spice and source of pharmaceutical chemicals. It is one of the ingredients in China’s famed five spice powder. The plant is indigenous to the southeastern part of China and to Vietnam.
Review Illicium verum: A review on its botany, traditional use ...
WebJun 14, 2011 · Illicium verum Hook. f. (Illiciaceae) is an aromatic evergreen tree bearing purple-red flowers and anise-scented star-shaped fruit. It grows almost exclusively in southern China and Vietnam. Its fruit (star anise) is an important traditional Chinese medicine as well as a commonly used spice (Jiangsu New …
STAR ANISE - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
WebStar 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...
Illicium verum: a review on its botany, traditional use ... - PubMed
WebJun 14, 2011 · This review summarizes the up-to-date and comprehensive information concerning the botany, traditional use, phytochemistry and pharmacology of I. verum together with the toxicology, and discusses the possible trend and scope for future research of …
Illicium verum Hook.f. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science
WebOverview: An evergreen tree up to 15 m tall. Trunk about 25 cm in diameter with white bark. Leaves: Glossy, leathery leaves are held in bunches of three to six. Flowers : Solitary, yellow-green, sometimes flushed pink to dark red, with 7-12 tepals, up to 20 stamens (male organs) and usually 7-9 carpels (female organs).
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