TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Star Anise
TCM Nature: Warm
TCM Taste: Sweet, Aromatic
TCM Meridian Affinity: Spleen, Stomach, Kidney, Liver
Benefits:
· Increases appetite
· Reduce joint pain
· Relieve abdominal pain due to Cold
· Relieve menstrual and stomach cramping
· Ease vomiting and nausea
· Boost libido
· Reduce stress
Spirituality:
This herb is a liberator of creative energy that lies dormant in us. It helps to remove negative thoughts and hence contributes to spiritual awakening.
The fruit of the star anise is also often worn as a necklace for the good luck it brings. It is also often used as a excellent base of the pendulum.
The ancient Romans often served spiced cakes with Star Anise seeds at the end of feasts as a digestive. It is this tradition of serving cake at the end of feasts that is the basis for serving wedding cakes at weddings.
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