Star anise preparations are sometimes contaminated with highly poisonous Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum).
Star anise contains a compound used in the manufacture of Tamiflu.
- SCIENTIFIC NAME: Illicium verum
- INDICATIONS: Bronchitis, colic, cough, flatulence, menstrual complaints, respiratory tract inflammation. Culinary spice, fragrance component in cosmetics.
- SYNONYM: Illiciaceae
- CLASS: Antimycobacterial (including antitubercular), Insecticide
- HALF-LIFE: N/A
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
None known
- See adverse reactions attributed to class:
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Page last updated 07/31/2023
