Better known as star anise, star anise is native to China. This spice has forged a good reputation in the West, because of its taste and medicinal properties.
Whether called star anise or star anise, this spice is not only used in cooking. It is also very interesting to lighten digestion and relieve coughing. Update on the health benefits of badiane with Gilles Dreux, dietician, dietary manager of the Thalazur Carnac center.
Chinese star anise or star anise is one of the most used plants in herbal medicine. It's not for nothing, because it really has everything to please!
Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, carminative, diuretic, anti-diarrheal, expectorant , it is used both to treat rheumatism and thanks to its digestive and stimulating properties of liver function , functional disorders gastrointestinal such as flatulence , indigestion, colitis. Its antiviral properties are worth it to be used in some treatments of the pharmaceutical industry to fight against the flu. Its hormonomimetic properties may be recommended in the management of certain disorders during menopause.
Added to this is a detox effect because it boosts the secretion of bile by the liver. It is also a good dewormer, which can be useful for those who eat crudités, meat and fish raw or undercooked. The ideal is to consume it after the meal (in herbal tea), to stimulate the digestion . And if the meal was a little loaded with garlic, you can eat some seeds to find fresh breath!
How to use it?
- In the kitchen: Must-have spice of Indian tea, the Chai, the badiane knows how to bring an exotic note to the scallops, leg of lamb or risotto. It also gives its special flavor to the traditional recipes of our terroir such as Savoy anise cake .
Chewable: To enjoy both its benefits and to have a breath fresh and pure, crunch the seeds of star anise like a candy.
- In decoction: To relieve nausea. Bring to a boil 2 stars of star anise, 1 big stick of cinnamon, 1 pinch of cayenne pepper and 1 piece of ginger . Filter and drink 2 to 3 cups a day.
- In aromatherapy : To calm intestinal spasm, take 2 drops of essential oil (HE) on a neutral tablet. 2 to 3 times a day.
In case of bronchitic cough , sweeten herbal teas with 2 drops of star anise, diluted in a teaspoon of honey. Several times a day.
Precautions for use
Always make sure to use badian from China and not from Japan (used in Buddhist temples and with toxic compounds), the import of which is totally forbidden in Europe.
The intake of star anise has some contraindications , especially in pregnant women, children and women with mastosis or breast cancer . It must therefore be used with care and under medical supervision. It can in particular, in case of prolonged intake, can trigger in some cases convulsions .
Whether called star anise or star anise, this spice is not only used in cooking. It is also very interesting to lighten digestion and relieve coughing. Update on the health benefits of badiane with Gilles Dreux, dietician, dietary manager of the Thalazur Carnac center.
Chinese star anise or star anise is one of the most used plants in herbal medicine. It's not for nothing, because it really has everything to please!
Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, carminative, diuretic, anti-diarrheal, expectorant , it is used both to treat rheumatism and thanks to its digestive and stimulating properties of liver function , functional disorders gastrointestinal such as flatulence , indigestion, colitis. Its antiviral properties are worth it to be used in some treatments of the pharmaceutical industry to fight against the flu. Its hormonomimetic properties may be recommended in the management of certain disorders during menopause.
Added to this is a detox effect because it boosts the secretion of bile by the liver. It is also a good dewormer, which can be useful for those who eat crudités, meat and fish raw or undercooked. The ideal is to consume it after the meal (in herbal tea), to stimulate the digestion . And if the meal was a little loaded with garlic, you can eat some seeds to find fresh breath!
How to use it?
- In the kitchen: Must-have spice of Indian tea, the Chai, the badiane knows how to bring an exotic note to the scallops, leg of lamb or risotto. It also gives its special flavor to the traditional recipes of our terroir such as Savoy anise cake .
Chewable: To enjoy both its benefits and to have a breath fresh and pure, crunch the seeds of star anise like a candy.
- In decoction: To relieve nausea. Bring to a boil 2 stars of star anise, 1 big stick of cinnamon, 1 pinch of cayenne pepper and 1 piece of ginger . Filter and drink 2 to 3 cups a day.
- In aromatherapy : To calm intestinal spasm, take 2 drops of essential oil (HE) on a neutral tablet. 2 to 3 times a day.
In case of bronchitic cough , sweeten herbal teas with 2 drops of star anise, diluted in a teaspoon of honey. Several times a day.
Precautions for use
Always make sure to use badian from China and not from Japan (used in Buddhist temples and with toxic compounds), the import of which is totally forbidden in Europe.
The intake of star anise has some contraindications , especially in pregnant women, children and women with mastosis or breast cancer . It must therefore be used with care and under medical supervision. It can in particular, in case of prolonged intake, can trigger in some cases convulsions .
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