Abstract
Star anise is an evergreen tree with a very aromatic trunk and is widely cultivated in China. This chapter describes the botany, history, producing regions, flavor and aroma, parts used, and active constituents. The chapter also highlights the uses of star anise in different recipes around the world. Star anise is used widely in Chinese style cooking in soups and stocks. Star anise has been reported to have carminative, antifungal, antibacterial, analgesic, sedative, anticarcinogenic, and antioxidant properties. Finally the medicinal uses, functional properties, and antioxidant properties of star anise are discussed in great detail.
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Charles, D.J. (2012). Anise Star. In: Antioxidant Properties of Spices, Herbs and Other Sources. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4310-0_9
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