Description

Illicium verum fruit powder is a product obtained from the seedling of the same name, star anise.

What it is used for and where
Illicium verum Hook. is a plant of Asian origin used by traditional medical science to treat various ailments: digestive problems, meteorism, halitosis.
Phytochemical analysis shows interesting components such as monoterpenes, terpenes, linalool, anisole that have antimicrobial, antioxidant activities,

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Cosmetics
Exfoliant. When the skin shows photodamage, pigmentation disorders, acne, actinic keratoses, or scarring, it may be useful to perform a procedure, using exfoliating ingredients, which is called chemical peeling (chemoexfoliation or chemical exfoliation) and which should improve or restore the skin's appearance.
Synonyms: EC number 283-518-1

CAS: 84650-59-9