Star Anise is a fruit with a wide variety of health benefits from antiviral and antibacterial actions to improving your digestive health and easing the pain of arthritis. It's popularity is increased by it's strong licorice flavor! It contains plenty of important minerals and vitamins including Vitamins A and C as well as small amounts of B vitamins. It also contains Quercetin, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium and Phosphorus but in terms of its medicinal value, perhaps its most important compound is Shikimic acid, which is used in the anti-flu medication Tamiflu. It has many medicinal uses such as being an excellent source of antioxidants, antifungal and antibacterial properties.
The antibacterial effects of Star Anise are widely researched and well known, and it is known to have been used to treat bacterial infections for centuries. Perhaps most importantly, this spice appears to be effective against several antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains, making it very valuable to the pharmaceutical industry.

With a relatively high level of various antioxidants, Star Anise can help to promote the elimination of free radicals throughout the body, particularly those that can cause oxidative stress in the skin. This can help minimize the appearance of wrinkles, boost skin elasticity to keep your skin looking young and vibrant.

The effects of star anise on hormone levels are widely studied, as it can have quite a powerful effect on both men and women. In men, it can provide an energetic boost and increase sex drive, whereas in women it can regulate menstrual cycles, control mood swings, and other hormone-driven side effects of menstruation.

***Because of its estrogenic properties, Star Anise should not be taken by people with ovarian, breast or uterine cancer.
Use or consumption of anise supplements, may lead to interactions or complications with other drugs, such as those used for cancer or hormonal regulation. If you take any of these prescribed medications, it is best to speak with your doctor before adding star anise to your health regimen.

Recommended dosage: 3 dropperfuls (1/2 tsp) twice a day as a dietary supplement. 3 to 4 times a day during active infection. 
(I recommend that you get a measuring spoon and see how many droppers it takes to make a teaspoon. Each dropper can deliver differently)

2 oz

*Tinctures contain vodka

Information presented here is for educational purposes and is not meant as a substitute for information from healthcare practitioners. Please consult your healthcare provider about potential interactions or other possible complications before using any product.