Anisum stellatum
Remedy of colic and flatulence. Infantile colic with flatulence. Abdominal cramps. Promotes expulsion of gas. Bronchitis with copious mucus.
Source
Prepared from the fruit of Illicium verum (Schisandraceae).
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Infantile colic with flatulence. Abdominal cramps. Promotes gas expulsion. Bronchitis with copious mucus. Hiccough. Pain in third rib region. Used as carminative.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Irritable from colic.
General Symptoms
GI. Worse from eating. Better from passing gas.
Physical Symptoms
Abdomen
Colic, flatulence. Cramps. Gas.
Respiratory
Bronchitis. Copious mucus.
Modalities
Better From
Passing gas, warmth
Worse From
Eating, cold
Constitutional Type
Infantile colic.
Clinical Indications
Infantile colic, flatulence, bronchitis, hiccough
Comparative Materia Medica
Chamomilla has colic with anger. Magnesia phosphorica has cramps better from warmth.
Safety Information
Not established.
Star anise is a common spice. Non-toxic. Source of shikimic acid (Tamiflu precursor). NOT to be confused with toxic Japanese star anise (Illicium anisatum). Safe in all potencies.
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