Star Anise Uses and Info List, Source of Shikimic Acid?

Welcome to our star anise (Illicium verum) video! Here we go over a few basics, plus how this botanical really is the "star" of the show when it comes to the amazing compound shikimic acid.

What's the difference between star anise pods Vs star anise seeds? You are about to learn this in addition to a list of other facts about this very flavorful spice variety.

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Additional Sourced Info
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Anise (Star) A Modern Herbal, by Mrs. M. Grieve, Vol 1.
American Botanical Council, Star Anise: https://bit.ly/3vXMzYf
New Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses: The Herb Society of America
Illicium verum: a review on its botany, traditional use: https://bit.ly/3pGIaEN
Star anise (Illicium verum): Chemical compounds and antiviral properties: https://bit.ly/3Kgx4yk
In vivo Antibacterial Activity of Star Anise ( Illicium verum: https://bit.ly/3HM7GyX
Shikimic acid: review of its isolation techniques from plant sources: https://bit.ly/35S8WTC
Star Anise, Associated Health Benefits: https://bit.ly/3pHfY4H
Illicium verum: a review on its botany, traditional use: https://bit.ly/3KiZ58n
Antimycotoxigenic and antioxidant activity of star anise (Illicium verum): https://bit.ly/3hNzWGx
Medicines in the Kitchen, Gender Roles Shape Ethnobotanical Knowledge: https://bit.ly/3pHfYBJ

Video Chapter Timelines:
0:18 1) Star Anise Vs Anise Seed
1:13 2) Star Anise Pod and Seed Flavor
2:00 3) Use in Chinese Five Spice
2:36 4) Does it Contain Shikimate?
4:11 5) Actions and Folk Traditions
5:53 6) Culinary Uses of Star Anise

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