Illicium verum
A warming digestive spice and the natural source of shikimic acid (used to make Tamiflu). ONLY use Chinese star anise — Japanese star anise is toxic.
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May interact with estrogen-containing drugs.
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Generally safe in culinary amounts. Neurological toxicity from Japanese variety.
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