Star Anise, also known as Badiana, is native to areas of southwestern China. It is widely used in Chinese cuisine and is one of the components of "Five Spice Powder", along with Chinese Cinnamon, Sichuan Pepper, Clove and Fennel.
There is also the Star Anise from Japan, (Illicium anisatum), with fruits very similar to Illium verun, but which must be correctly identified so as not to confuse them. The one from Japan is very poisonous.
Star Anise essential oil is an excellent hormonal regulator in menstrual problems and menopause. It also has remarkable properties as an expectorant and mucolytic. Like all aniseed essential oils (dill, fennel, etc.), it facilitates difficult digestion.
Precautions: Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not use in children. Do not use in people with hormone-dependent pathologies.
100% pure organic essential oil of Illicium verum (QT. trans anethole) from Vietnam, obtained from the seeds.