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Fructus anisi stellati is the extract of star anise fruit officinal according to ÖAB90 and EB6.
HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: Mild spasmodic gastrointestinal complaints, flatulence, flatulence; expectorant for cold-related cough
ESCOP monograph: Dyspeptic complaints, mild spasmodic gastrointestinal complaints, flatulence, flatulence; mild inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, expectorant
Commission E monograph: Internal: Dyspeptic complaints; Internal and external: Catarrh of the respiratory tract
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The dried fruits contain 5 to 8% essential oil, mainly anethole. The other components, phellandrene, safrole and terpineol, have little influence on the flavour.
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Carminative and aromatic
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Star anise is an evergreen tree from the star anise family (Illiciaceae) that grows to a height of 6-12m.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles