Fructus anisi stellati

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 27.03.2025

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Fructus anisi stellati is the official extract from star anise fruitsaccording to ÖAB90 and EB6.

Quality is defined in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).
HMPC: not processed

ESCOP: not processed

Commission E monograph: Internal: Dyspeptic complaints; Internal and external: Catarrh of the respiratory tract

Empirical medicine: Decongestant, expectorant, mucolytic.

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

The dried fruits contain 5 to 8% essential oil, mainly anethole. The other components, phellandrene, safrole and terpineol, have only a minor influence on the aroma.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

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  1. https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/anis.phphttps://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/anis.php

  2. Blaschek W (2015) Wichtl tea drugs and phytopharmaceuticals. A handbook for practice. Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Munich. S 81-83

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Last updated on: 27.03.2025

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles