Oleum 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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Definition
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Oleum Anisi stellati, star anise oil, is the essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the fruits of star anise. Star an ise is an evergreen tree from the star anise family (Illiciaceae) that grows to a height of 6-12 meters.

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.

In traditional medicine: as a skin irritant liniment, against vermin.

In the food industry: flavoring agent, also in beverages, e.g. aniseed schnapps (ouzo, pernod, pastis, boonekamp).

Ingredients
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5-8% essential oil, shikimic acid, potocatechu acid.

Effects
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Carminative and aromatic

Literature
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  1. https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/anis.php
  2. Blaschek W (2015) Wichtl tea drugs and phytopharmaceuticals. A handbook for practice. Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Munich. S 78-80