The efficacy and function of star anise

Chinese medicine has different effects on our body and can regulate our body. Today we will introduce a Chinese medicine: star anise. What are its specific effects and functions? Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Spider grass, white crab grass

[Source] Cacalia ainsliaeflora (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz., a plant of the genus Cacalia in the Asteraceae family, is used as medicine with its tubers . Dig it up in autumn, remove the mud and sand, and dry it in the sun.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【Functions and indications】Detoxification and insecticidal. Used externally to treat sores, boils, swellings, and tinea capitis.

[Usage and Dosage] Mash an appropriate amount of fresh product and apply it to the affected area or rub it with wine or vinegar.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Guizhou Folk Medicine

Now you know the function of star anise incense. I didn’t know that star anise is such a valuable thing before, which shows that our knowledge is not broad enough. So in the future life, learning more about it can be a good way to maintain health. In fact, if you want to maintain your health, there is knowledge everywhere in life.