Chinese Star Anise
Chinese Star Anise is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold.” Source-described actions include Disperses Cold; Moves Qi and alleviates pain. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
- Nature
- Warm
- Flavor
- Acrid
- Channels
- Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Stomach
Source reference: American Dragon · Ba Jiao Hui Xiang 八角茴香