the chakri phool spice is star-shaped in appearance with approximately five to eight segments that are dark brown in colour. The spice has a very strong smell as a result of the presence of anethol compound in it. Chakri phool (star anise) oil can be processed and used for many purposes such as cooking food, manufacturing of skin products, dental products, fragrances and medicinal purposes. It can be grounded into powder form or used whole while cooking food but if used whole, it is usually discarded after food preparation before serving.
1. Medicinally, the chakri phool (star anise) is prepared as
a local medicine for treating indigestion and colitis.
2. Star anise can be infused as home remedy for rheumatism.
3. It is usually recommended for nursing mothers to increase
breast milk production.
4. chakri phool is an excellent source of shikimic acid,
which is pharmaceutically used for synthesizing
anti-influenza drug known as oseltamivir.
5. The star anise oil can be prepared as a home remedy,
which can be used as an expectorant for treating cold and
cough.
| Type | Spices |
| Quality | A Grade |
