Illicium verum is a very common spice in life, and it is also a delicious seasoning in eating mountain. In addition, Illicium verum has a great health care effect on human body. So, what are the taboos of Illicium verum, and are there any side effects?

Illicium verum L. contains fennel oil, which can stimulate gastrointestinal nerve and blood vessels, promote the secretion of digestive juice, increase gastrointestinal peristalsis and eliminate accumulated gas, so it has the effects of invigorating stomach and promoting qi circulation. Functions and indications of Illicium verum L. are: warming yang and dispelling cold, regulating qi and relieving pain. Used for abdominal pain due to cold hernia, lumbago due to kidney deficiency, vomiting due to stomach cold, and epigastric cold pain. Therefore, Illicium verum can drive away the cold, and according to the reaction of use, Illicium verum has a remarkable effect of driving away the cold.

What are the taboos of Illicium verum? Illicium verum contains shikimic acid, the main component of antiviral medicine, but it is still doubtful that shikimic acid can be ingested by direct stewing, because shikimic acid has been extracted by many chemical processes and is not directly precipitated after cooking, so people are advised not to blindly take it in large quantities, especially those with hot constitution, as well as the elderly and children. Because eating more fennel will have side effects that will damage vision, it is not suitable to use it in large quantities in a short period of time, and the upper limit should be10g per day. And hot and dry, it is more suitable for deficiency and cold constitution, and the amount of food should not be too much each time.

Does star anise have side effects? As long as it is eaten in moderation, there is generally no side effect when eating Illicium verum. Its usage and dosage: oral administration: decoction, 3-6g; Or into the pill, scattered. External use: appropriate amount, grinding and applying.