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Star Anise seed
Anisi stellati fructus
Sternanis
Published July 6, 1988
Name of Drug
Anisi stellati fructus, star anise.
Composition of Drug
Star anise consists of the ripe syncarp of Illicium verum Hooker filius [Fam. Illiciaceae], as well as its preparations in effective dosage.
The drug contains essential oil.
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Uses
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Catarrhs of the respiratory tract, peptic discomforts.
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Contraindications
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None known.
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Side Effects
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None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Average daily dosage:
- 3 g of drug or 0.3 g essential oil;
- equivalent preparations.
Mode of Administration
Herb ground fresh just prior to use, and other galenical preparations for internal use.
Actions
Bronchial expectorant
Antispasmodic for gastrointestinal tract
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