Description
Description: Illicium verum is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to northeast Vietnam and southwest China.
A spice commonly called star anise, star anise seed, Chinese star anise or badiam that closely resembles anise in flavor is obtained from the star-shaped pericarp of the fruit of Illicium verum which are harvested just before ripening.
Botanical Name: Illicium verum
Common Names: Chinese star anise, takkola
Medicinal Part: Seed pod
INCI Name: Illicium Verum Fruit
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