Fructus anisi stellati

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

Last updated on: 02.06.2024

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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 laid down in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.):

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: Mild spasmodic gastrointestinal complaints, flatulence, flatulence; expectorant for coughs due to colds
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

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

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Star anise is an evergreen tree from the star anise family (Illiciaceae) that grows to a height of 6-12m.

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Last updated on: 02.06.2024

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