Poison Dwarf Star Anise (Illicium)

毒矮八角dú ǎi bā jiǎoDuaibajiao

Illicium · Plant

Illicium
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Indications

Cautions

Highly toxic; contains neurotoxins; can cause seizures, hallucinations, and death; avoid all internal use.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Poison Dwarf Star Anise for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Abdominal PainInflammation Syndrome

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Poison Dwarf Star Anise does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Benefit AntimicrobialBenefit DigestiveBenefit Respiratory

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