Star anise: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Star anise in English is the name of a plant defined with Illicium anisatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Star anise is also identified with Illicium verum It has the synonym Clausena san-ki (Perr.) Molino (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Sargentia (1947)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1983)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1958)
· Herbs Spices Med. Pl. (1989)
· Cat. Pl. Intr. Colon (1824)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Star anise, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
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Ends with: Chinese star anise.
Full-text: Chinese star anise, Anicu.
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Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
32. Illicium Griffithii < [Magnoliaceae (magnolia family)]