Materia Medica Lesson 8-2: Illicium verum, Star Anise, Anise estrella

 Can be used as a sedative for children and for teething.

ILLICIUM (Star Anise) SEEDS. Same as Cardamom. For a tea, Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, ad lib. STATUS : C

STOMACH TEA

Star Anise ...... .......................3 parts

4 Ginger Root ... .......................2 parts

Papaya Leaf ... .......................2 parts

Fennel Seed.... .......................2 parts

Camomile....... .......................2 parts

Comfrey Leaf. .......................2 parts

Peppermint (or Poleo)............2 parts

Angelica or Calamus .............1 part

As a simple infusion as needed for dyspepsia or mild gastritis.

FIVE SPICE POWDER 30g

(1oz) .... ......................Star Anise 30g

(1oz) .... ......................Cassia (or cinnamon)

30g (1oz or 5 tbsp) .............Sichuan Peppercorn

30g (1oz) .... ......................Cumin Seeds

15g (0.5oz) . ......................Cloves

7g (0.25oz) .. ......................Coriandar Seeds

..................... ......................Black Cardamom (to taste, optional)

On a dry pan over medium heat, roast each spice separately until just fragrant. They roast at different time so the easiest and safest thing to do is use a small pan and roast each one separately. Let the spices come back close to room temperature before grinding. Depending on the size of your grinder, you might need to grind the spices in batches. In this case, it helps to grind each one separately as well. Blend all the ground spices together well in a large bowl before transferring to spice jars.

Here is the link to the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine Course

https://www.swsbm.com/school/