{"id":160345,"date":"2022-06-13T11:59:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T06:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=160345"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:19:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:19:44","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-star-anise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-star-anise\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Anise (Chakra Phool): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Star Anise<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Star Anise<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Star Anise<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Star Anise?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Star Anise (Chakra Phool)<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Star Anise<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nStar anise, scientifically known as Illicium verum, is an evergreen small, medium sized tree from the plant family Star anise, scientifically known as Illicium verum, is an evergreen small, medium sized tree from the plant family Illiciaceae. The most common species of the Illicium genus are star anise (Illicium verum), Japanese anise (Illicium anisatum), Mexican anise (Illicium mexicanum), and star aniseed (Illicium anisatum). It is grown in tropical areas of East Asia and Southeast Asia and has 42 species and 166 varieties. They all vary in habitat, physical structure and chemical composition. Star anise is the most common species. Star anise is known by many names. It is called badian (Persian), phoolchakri (Hindi), badiane (French), badian (Urdu), and star anise (English). The potential uses of star anise may vary depending upon origin and growing conditions. It may help with colic (severe stomach pain), flatulence, whooping cough, tuberculosis and liver diseases 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Star anise is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect against oxidative stress and inflammation.\u00a0 source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Star anise contains a compound called anethole, which has been shown to have antimicrobial properties. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Star anise is a good source of calcium, providing 65% of the daily recommended intake per 100 grams. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Star anise is also a good source of magnesium, with 100 grams of star anise containing 80% of the daily recommended intake. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Star anise is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, calcium, and iron. source: nutritionvalue.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Star Anise<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
100 g of star anise yields almost 359 Kcal energy^{1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n}
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Total Fat<\/strong>: 16 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Saturated Fat<\/strong>: 0.6 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/strong>: 16 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Carbohydrate<\/strong>: 50 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dietary Fibre<\/strong>: 15 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein<\/strong>: 18 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 646 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 37 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium<\/strong>: 1441 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nNutritional value of star anise per 100 g 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Properties of Star Anise<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are many potential uses of star anise. It may have both internal as well as external applications. Following are some of the potential properties of star anise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may be an antispasmodic (used to relieve muscle spasms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an expectorant (used to treat cough)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an anti-microbial<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an analgesic (relieves pain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act like a sedative (induces sleep)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an anticancer potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an anti-diarrhoeal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help as a diuretic (causes the kidneys to make more urine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an anti-inflammatory property<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as a stimulant (makes one feel awake, energetic, alert and confident)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as a diaphoretic (increases sweating)1<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>
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