The efficacy and function of star anise

Promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and inhibit bacteria

Illicium verum is a kind of plant fruit of Illicium of Illiciaceae, which can remove the odor in the meat and make it fragrant again. Octagon has a purple brown color and is shaped like a star. It has a sweet taste and a strong aromatic odor, with the aroma coming from the volatile anisaldehyde in it. It has the effects of promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis and inhibiting bacteria.

1. Promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis: The main component of star anise is fennel oil, which can stimulate the gastrointestinal nerves and blood vessels, promote the secretion of digestive fluid, increase gastrointestinal peristalsis, and have the effects of strengthening the stomach and promoting qi circulation, helping to alleviate spasms and reduce pain.

2. Antibacterial: After taking the decoction of star anise, it has antibacterial effects on human tuberculosis bacteria and Bacillus subtilis. Ethanol extract has certain inhibitory effect on common pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, pneumococcus, diphtheria bacillus, Escherichia coli, typhoid and paratyphoid bacillus, dysentery bacillus, etc.