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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), star anise is primarily used to warm the body, dispel cold, regulate qi, and relieve pain. It can improve symptoms such as abdominal pain due to cold hernia, lower back pain due to kidney deficiency, and vomiting due to stomach cold. It also has stomach-strengthening, bloating-relieving, digestion-aiding, antiviral, circulation-promoting, and antibacterial effects. It can be used as a spice and in food therapy, but those with yin deficiency and excessive fire should use it with caution.

Main Efficacy

• Warming the middle jiao, dispelling cold, regulating qi, and relieving pain
• Promoting circulation
• Stomach-strengthening and antiemetic effects
• Antioxidant and antibacterial effects
• Dispelling wind and qi
• Women's health
• Antiviral effects
• Bone health

Precautions

Star anise is warm in nature and is mainly used for cold-related symptoms. Those with yin deficiency and excessive fire should not use it excessively.
Pregnant women, infants, and those with severe allergies should avoid this or consult a doctor.