Ba Jiao Hui Xiang

Fructus Anisi Stellati

Star Anise

Yang Tonic

About this herb

The familiar star-shaped spice, used to warm the middle and ease cold-type abdominal pain.

PinyinBa Jiao Hui Xiang

Chinese八角茴香

Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Anisi Stellati

EnglishStar Anise

CategoryYang Tonic

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